Fish Identification Guide

BLACK SEA BASS/ Blackfish Centropristis striata

Double dorsal fin, broad vertical stripes, brown/gray to blue/black shading. They darken at death, and gain an etched appearance due to scales that bleach instead of darkening. 1 1/2 to 5 lbs size range. They like deep water with hard bottoms, 20-50 feet in bay areas(spring/summer), up to 100ft deep in the ocean(fall/winter).
Sea Bass Bait.

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