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Similar in shape to the more common Kelp Bass, but with distinctive golden-yellow spots scattered on a brownish-olive body. Adults reach 12–20 inches and 2–6 lbs.\n\n

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Best Lures: Small to medium jigs, swimbaits, live bait.\n Best Baits: Live anchovies, squid, cut mackerel.\n\n

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Targeted in the Sea of Cortez and Pacific Baja on medium spinning or conventional tackle near rocky structure. A good table fish.

Golden Cabrilla

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