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Redtail surfperch

Amphistichus rhodoterus

Family
Embiotocidae
Max Length
41 cm
Max Weight
1 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
33

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Sand Crabs

    Excellent, natural bait, readily available on beaches.

  • Pile Worms

    Effective, especially when fish are picky.

  • Blood Worms

    Good all-around bait for surfperch.

  • Ghost Shrimp

    Another productive natural bait.

  • Razor Clams

    Chop them and put on hook.

Artificial Lures

  • Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Use a Carolina rig or dropshot rig.

    Buy
  • Kastmaster XLSpoon

    Cast far, retrieve steadily.

    Buy
  • Lucky Craft Flash Minnow 110Jerkbait

    Work with a twitching retrieve

    Buy
  • Daiwa Silver StreakSpoon

    Retrieve fast to avoid snags.

    Buy
  • Big Hammer Swimbaits 3"Swimbait

    Rig on a lead head.

    Buy

Techniques

When fishing from the surf, cast beyond the breaking waves and slowly retrieve, keeping your line tight to feel for bites.

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Where to Find Redtail surfperch

California, United States18 spotsOregon, United States5 spotsWashington, United States3 spotsOntario, Canada2 spotsManitoba, Canada1 spotsQuébec, Canada1 spotsNew York, United States1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Redtail surfperch?+

Popular baits for Redtail surfperch include Sand Crabs, Pile Worms, Blood Worms, Ghost Shrimp, Razor Clams. Tip: When fishing from the surf, cast beyond the breaking waves and slowly retrieve, keeping your line tight to feel for bites.

Where can I catch Redtail surfperch?+

Redtail surfperch can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include California, United States; Oregon, United States; Washington, United States. WikiCatch lists 33 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Redtail surfperch get?+

Redtail surfperch (Amphistichus rhodoterus) can reach up to 40.999999599999995 cm in length and 1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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