Fishing For
Californian needlefish
5
Catches
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 13-17; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 16-19; Vertebrae: 67-74. Caudal fin emarginate (Ref. 9279). Branchiostegal rays: 11-12 (Ref. 36575).
Average Length
1.6
ft
Maximum Length
3.0
ft
Maximum Weight
-
Depth Range
0.0 - 328.1
ft
Temperature Range
-
Top Baits For Catching Californian needlefish
Natural Baits by Live Bait
Salt Water
Jack Smelt
2 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait
Salt Water
California Anchovy
1 Catch
Recently Caught Californian needlefish
El Raptor Of Earth
2022-09-30
•
Orange County, California
Caught a needlefish on top smelt live bait!
Californian needlefish
2
El Raptor Of Earth
2022-09-23
•
Orange County, California
Yes! Second catch of the evening sesh!
Californian needlefish
1 lb
1
Ahmed Azleem
2021-11-09
•
Needlefish with light casting
Californian needlefish
TOM FRENCH
2021-11-19
•
Orange County, California
Nee species!
Californian needlefish
1
Robert Wright
2021-05-31
•
San Diego County, California
used some frozen Makeral. fun little catch
Californian needlefish
12 lb
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