Surfperches/Seaperches: Family Embiotocidae
Species: Hyperprosopon anale (Agassiz, 1854); from the Greek root words hyper (above) and prosopon (face, from the upward direction of the face) and the Greek prefix ana (back again or similar).
Alternate Names: Silver perch. In Mexico called mojarra aletimanchada or perca.
Identification: Although similar to both the walleye surfperch and silver surfperch, the spotfin surfperch is identified by the large black spots in the dorsal and anal fins. Their coloring is a silver body with a dusky back.
Size: To 8 inches; most caught from piers are around five to six inches in length.
Range: Bahia Blanca, central Baja California, to Seal Rock, Oregon. Common from northern California to the Santa Barbara Channel in sourthern California.
Habitat: Intertidal, shallow-water, sandy-shore areas. Recorded to a depth of 331 feet.
Piers: Although relatively rare at southern and northern California piers they do show up along the central coast. At the Pacifica Pier they will often be mixed in with schools of walleye and silver surfperch. A few are taken at piers located near the entrance to San Francisco Bay, especially the Fort Baker and Fort Point Piers. Best bet: Pacifica Pier.
Shoreline: An occasional catch by sandy shore anglers in central Californnia.
Boats: An inshore species rarely taken by boaters.
Bait and Tackle: Spotfin are often taken incidentally by anglers pursuing the larger walleye and silver surfperch. Although some anglers save the fish for pan-frying, most are really too small, in my opinion, to keep. Anglers wanting to catch the fish should try size 8 or 6 hooks baited with small pieces of pile worms or a very small strip of anchovy. However, most are probably taken by anglers using Sabiki/Lucky Lura-type bait riggings and light tackle.
Food Value: Generally too small to eat so throw them back.
Comments: This is an attractive little fish that should be returned to the water unless the angler desires to use it as bait for larger fish, i.e., halibut.
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This is an interesting look at the Spotfin Surfperch and its name origins. I love how the meanings of the Greek roots connect to its appearance. I caught a few of these fish last summer while surf fishing and they were fun to reel in. Their colors really stand out when you see them in the water.
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What a great catch! The spotfin surfperch is such a beautiful fish. The ocean never stops amazing us with its incredible marine life!
The Spotfin Surfperch is a fascinating coastal fish known for its silvery body and distinctive dark spot on its fins. Adapted to life in the surf zone, it is a remarkable part of the coastal marine ecosystem!
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Interesting read! I didn’t know spotfin surfperch were so commonly caught alongside other surfperch species around California piers. The identification details and advice about using smaller hooks and bait were especially helpful. It’s also good to know that these little fish are generally better released back into the water. Thanks for sharing such a detailed guide!
Great information about spotfin surfperch, especially the details on their identification, habitat, and the best piers to catch them. The tips on using small hooks and light tackle are helpful for anglers who want to learn more about this species.
What a fascinating fish! The spotfin surfperch is another amazing species found along the Pacific coast. It’s incredible how much diversity and beauty the ocean holds beneath the waves! ✨
Great information about the spotfin surfperch! The black spots on its dorsal and anal fins are a useful identification feature, especially for anglers who might confuse it with silver or walleye surfperch. I also appreciate the advice about using small hooks and light tackle. Since these fish are usually quite small, releasing them back into the water seems like a sensible choice unless they are needed for bait. Pacifica Pier sounds like an interesting spot for anyone hoping to catch one.
Great information about the spotfin surfperch! I appreciate the detailed identification tips, especially the black spots on the dorsal and anal fins, which make it easier to distinguish from similar species. The advice on using light tackle and releasing these small fish is also helpful for responsible fishing. Thanks for sharing such a useful guide!