Walleye Surfperch (Hyperprosopon argenteum)

Habitat around Los Angeles

Open water around piers and the outer surf line — often in huge schools under Santa Monica, Hermosa, and Belmont.

How LA anglers actually fish them

Same 20/10 surfperch bag. Schools stack under lights and around bait. A Sabiki or a tiny piece of squid two feet under a float will outfish a heavy surf rig.

Current CDFW regulations

Size limit: No species-specific minimum
Bag / possession: 20 surfperch combo, max 10 of one species
Season: Open year-round

Shiner perch have their own 20-fish bag and do not count in this combo.

CDFW Southern ocean regs — surfperch →

Independent-site disclaimer: this summary is for orientation only and can change in-season. Confirm with CDFW before you keep a fish. Fish in LA is not affiliated with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Best lures & bait

Sabiki / Lucky Lura
Tiny squid strip under a float

How to catch them

Fish mid-water, not on the sand
Stay on a school once you mark it

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