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Sacramento blackfish

Orthodon microlepidotus

Family
Cyprinidae
Max Length
55 cm
Max Weight
2 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
3

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Nightcrawlers

    Use on a small hook, fished near the bottom.

  • Redworms

    Effective for smaller blackfish.

  • Mealworms

    Can be used with a small jig head.

  • Corn

    Kernel corn on a small hook, chumming is effective.

Artificial Lures

  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Silver or gold blades work well in clear water.

    Buy
  • Blue Fox Vibrax SpinnerSpinner

    Use smaller sizes in shallow water.

    Buy
  • Caddis Fly Larva ImitationsFly

    Drift naturally in slow moving water.

    Buy
  • Berkley PowerBait Power WormSoft Plastic

    Texas-rigged, fished slowly along the bottom.

    Buy

Techniques

Sacramento blackfish often school, so if you catch one, stay in the area; also, use light tackle since they have relatively small mouths.

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Where to Find Sacramento blackfish

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Sacramento blackfish?+

Popular baits for Sacramento blackfish include Nightcrawlers, Redworms, Mealworms, Corn, Mepps Aglia #3. Tip: Sacramento blackfish often school, so if you catch one, stay in the area; also, use light tackle since they have relatively small mouths.

Where can I catch Sacramento blackfish?+

Sacramento blackfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include California, United States. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Sacramento blackfish get?+

Sacramento blackfish (Orthodon microlepidotus) can reach up to 55.00000000000001 cm in length and 2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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