Types of Saltwater Fish in the Channel Islands Region
Rockfish
Rockfish, or Sebastes, is a genus of fish in the Sebastidae family. Rockfish range from
White Sea Bass
White sea bass fishing usually begins sometime in the spring with March the typical
Halibut
Halibut are the biggest known flatfish which make them prized for food. Masters of camouflage
Sheephead
Sheephead fish are a large member of the wrasse family of fish species. Larger Sheephead
Barracuda
The barracuda is a ray-finned fish known for its large size and fearsome appearance.
Yellow Tail
Yellowtail are the most popular targeted game fish year-round for Ventura county anglers
Salmon
Salmon is the common name for several species of fish in the family Salmonidae.
Ling Cod
“Lingcod” is somewhat of a misnomer, as it is neither a Ling or Cod, but a a member of the greenling family.
Mackerel
Pacific mackerel (Scomber japonicus) are a temperate and subtropical schooling fish found