Cheilopogon pinnatibarbatus californicus

How to identify a California Flyingfish

California Flyingfish are found in coastal bays, estuaries, beaches, jetties, reefs, and continental-shelf waters. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.

Habitat and range

Coastal bays, estuaries, beaches, jetties, reefs, and continental-shelf waters

Where to catch California Flyingfish

• Tropical/subtropical coasts — all species we list for this fishery
• Florida (US) — all species we list for this fishery
• Mediterranean — all species we list for this fishery
• IWP — all species we list for this fishery

California Flyingfish by state

State season calendars that list California Flyingfish — each shows the months it is in season and the official licence source:

• Florida — seasons, best months and licence info

Baits and lures

Species-dependent · baitfish · squid · shrimp · crabs · worms · jigs · spoons · plugs · or flies

Related species

Often caught in the same waters or confused with California Flyingfish:

• Atlantic Flyingfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• California Halibut — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• California Sheephead — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Canary Rockfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Capelin — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Checkered Puffer — identification & profile (Saltwater)