that fish is commonl known as a calico bass or kelp bass they are great table fare. by the way it is also one of the most common fish in so cal waters in and around the kelp. hope this helps.
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Can someone identify this fish pls?
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I also thought it was a largemouth bass, vermin in south african freshwater systems, but then again we do not have any saltwater bass on west coast of SA.
Definitely a calico bass aka kelp bass, and a nice one. Legal minimum size is 12 inches. Very good eating, and big ones are harder to spear than the white sea bass that has such a rep of being spooky.
Re: Can someone identify this fish pls? Sure!
Yep, that's a kelp bass. Get a couple more that size and invite all the hotties!
Throw the fillets in some foil w/ butter lemon, salt and pepper and a splash of Italian dressing, and call me.
Yep, that's a kelp bass. Get a couple more that size and invite all the hotties!
Throw the fillets in some foil w/ butter lemon, salt and pepper and a splash of Italian dressing, and call me.