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Bank sea bass

Centropristis ocyurus

Family
Serranidae
Max Length
33 cm
Max Weight
1 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Shrimp

    Effective all around bait, hook through tail.

  • Live Pinfish

    Good for larger sea bass, use a circle hook.

  • Live Squid

    Versatile bait, good for jigging.

  • Cut Squid

    Scent attracts fish, durable bait.

Artificial Lures

  • Berkley Gulp! ShrimpSoft Plastic

    Scented, great on jigheads.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Troll near structure.

    Buy
  • Spro Prime Bucktail JigJig

    Bounce along the bottom, add a trailer.

    Buy
  • MirrOlure MirrOdineHard Bait

    Twitch it erratically.

    Buy
  • Got-Cha JigfishJig

    Vertical jigging near reefs.

    Buy

Techniques

Target structure like reefs and wrecks, and use a slow jigging or bouncing retrieve to entice strikes from Bank sea bass.

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Where to Find Bank sea bass

Maine, United States1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Bank sea bass?+

Popular baits for Bank sea bass include Live Shrimp, Live Pinfish, Live Squid, Cut Squid, Berkley Gulp! Shrimp. Tip: Target structure like reefs and wrecks, and use a slow jigging or bouncing retrieve to entice strikes from Bank sea bass.

Where can I catch Bank sea bass?+

Bank sea bass can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Maine, United States. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Bank sea bass get?+

Bank sea bass (Centropristis ocyurus) can reach up to 33.019999999999996 cm in length and 1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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