Help with fish ID - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

LiquidSalt · 10-31-2021, 04:52 PM

Caught this fish yesterday off Malibu. I've never seen one before and have not been able to ID. It was black and white. Closest I have found is a China Rockfish, which is black and yellow, but not even close pattern-wise. Any ideas?

MITCHELL · 10-31-2021, 07:20 PM

Baby black seabass.

Saba Slayer · 10-31-2021, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MITCHELL

Baby black seabass.

tastes a lot like bald eagle or spotted owl...

LiquidSalt · 10-31-2021, 08:18 PM

That's it! Thanks guys.

BenCantrell · 11-01-2021, 06:19 AM

Yup, juvi giant sea bass. That white and black contrast is really cool!

JohnMckroidJr · 11-01-2021, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BenCantrell

Yup, juvi giant sea bass. That white and black contrast is really cool!

Juvenile of most species are super colorful. That BSB is no exception. Were you able to add this one to your list, Ben?

10-31-2021, 07:20 PM	#2
MITCHELL Sea Hunter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Where ever I may roam where I lay my head I call home. Posts: 2,269	Have you considered 🤔 Baby black seabass. __________________ Duke Mitchell

10-31-2021, 08:18 PM	#4
LiquidSalt Junior Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 3	That's it! Thanks guys.

11-01-2021, 06:19 AM	#5
BenCantrell Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Sebastian, Florida Posts: 238	Yup, juvi giant sea bass. That white and black contrast is really cool!