Fishing For

Redtail surfperch

4.0

(5)

50 Catches

Dorsal spines (total): 9-10; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-28; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 28-31. Caudal fin broadly forked (Ref. 6885). Generally silvery overlaid lightly with a brassy cast; light green above; sides with a series of about 9 to 11 narrow vertical dark bars, posteriorly, broken and staggered along the lateral line; caudal and anal fins red (Ref. 6885).

Average Length

Maximum Length

1.3 ft

Maximum Weight

Depth Range

0.0 - 23.0 ft

Temperature Range

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Redtail surfperch

4.0

(5)

North Pacific Ocean (US/CA)

Humboldt County, California

7 Catches

5.0

(1)

North Pacific Ocean (Columbia River-Nehalem Bay)

Clatsop County, Oregon

5 Catches

No Rating (0)

North Pacific Ocean(Centerville Beach-South Humboldt Bay)

Humboldt County, California

4 Catches

No Rating (0)

North Pacific Ocean (Henderson Creek-Siuslaw River)

Lincoln County, Oregon

3 Catches

No Rating (0)

North Pacific Ocean (Nedonna Beach-Cape Lookout)

Tillamook County, Oregon

3 Catches

No Rating (0)

Cascade Head South Marine Protected Area

Lincoln County, Oregon

2 Catches

No Rating (0)

North Pacific Ocean (Kalaloch-North Bay)

Grays Harbor County, Washington

2 Catches

4.0

(1)

North Pacific Ocean (North Bay-Columbia River)

Pacific County, Washington

2 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Redtail surfperch

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp

4.0

(179)

4 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Prawns

4.0

(108)

3 Catches

Lures by Berkley Gulp! Sandworm 6" - Camo

5.0

(2)

2 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Salt Water Sand Worm

4.0

(53)

2 Catches

Lures by Berkley Gulp! Fat Hollow Sandworm Natural

5.0

(1)

1 Catch

Natural Baits by Insects Salt Water Sand Fleas

4.0

(18)

1 Catch

Lures by Daiwa Floating Salt Pro Minnow 5-1/8" - 7/8 oz. - Black/Purple

5.0

(2)

1 Catch

Lures by Berkley Gulp! Alive! Sandworms 6"- Pint - Bloody

5.0

(1)

1 Catch

Recently Caught Redtail surfperch

Pretty big surf Perch was a fun fight

Species Redtail surfperch

Weight 1 lb 8 oz

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Species Redtail surfperch

Gear 1

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First PNW surf catch. What a fun fight! This fish is packed with great flavor; many ways to cook to complement its “mushy” texture. An under-rated food fish!

Species Redtail surfperch

Weight 1 lb 14 oz

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Species Redtail surfperch

Gear 3

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Caught this beast this morning. My new PB RedTail Surf Perch. Also got some under water footage of RedTail Surf Perch.

Species Redtail surfperch

Weight 3 lb 10 oz

Gear 1

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First time surf fishing, caught a bunch of these in the afternoon.

Species Redtail surfperch

Gear 2

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3 oz pyramid, wade out then cast just past breakers.

Species Redtail surfperch

Gear 2

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EPIC day surf perch fishing Oregon coast. Landed 72 fish in a little over 5 hours. What a day!!!!!!! Check them all out on my YouTube channel. #Fishing-Not-Catching

Species Redtail surfperch

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