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Commonly Caught Fish Species: Californian Ocean Fishing

There are plenty of fish in the sea, right? We've all heard that before. But just how much are REALLY out there? Let's simplify it. How many different SPECIES of fish can be found right here in California? Better yet, how many are commonly caught by anglers each year off the California coast? Also added to this list are commonly "caught" other items and creatures that you may have hooked!
Yes, I'm a fisherman, and I know there are those that are sensitive to anything related to taking life, but relax. I don't take anything from the sea that I don't plan to put on my plate, AND I follow the Federally Instituted Guidelines put forth by the US and Californian Governments, AND SO SHOULD YOU! That said, take a look at these fish (and bonus items) that are commonly caught and/or seen off the Californian Coast. Some of them are endangered this year, and should not be taken, but others are free game and make for some YUMMY seafood when freshly caught. Have fun, and buy a fishing license!
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Spiny Dogfish (Aka: Dog Shark, Pacific Grayfish, Spinarola & California Dogfish)
Spiny Dogfish (Aka: Dog Shark, Pacific Grayfish, Spinarola & California Dogfish)
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Common Thresher Shark (Aka: Longtail Shark, Swiveltail, Fox Shark, Sea Fox)
Common Thresher Shark (Aka: Longtail Shark, Swiveltail, Fox Shark, Sea Fox)
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Shortfin Mako Shark (Aka: Bonito Shark, MacKerel Shark, Spriglio, Paloma)
Shortfin Mako Shark (Aka: Bonito Shark, MacKerel Shark, Spriglio, Paloma)
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Gray Smoothhound (Aka: Gray Shark & Sand Shark)
Gray Smoothhound (Aka: Gray Shark & Sand Shark)
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Brown Smoothhound (Aka: Mud Shark, Dogfish, Paloma, Sand Shark & Henle's Shark)
Brown Smoothhound (Aka: Mud Shark, Dogfish, Paloma, Sand Shark & Henle's Shark)
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Leopard Shark (Aka: Cat Shark)
Leopard Shark (Aka: Cat Shark)
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Blue Shark (Aka: Blue Whaler, Great Blue Shark)
Blue Shark (Aka: Blue Whaler, Great Blue Shark)
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Shovelnose Guitarfish (Aka: Shovelnose Shark, Pointed-Nosed Guitarfish)
Shovelnose Guitarfish (Aka: Shovelnose Shark, Pointed-Nosed Guitarfish)
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Bat Ray (Aka: Batfish, Eagle Ray & Bat Sting Ray)
Bat Ray (Aka: Batfish, Eagle Ray & Bat Sting Ray)
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Round Stingray (Aka: Stinger & Stingaree)
Round Stingray (Aka: Stinger & Stingaree)
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Green Sturgeon
Green Sturgeon
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White Sturgeon (Aka: Sacramento Sturgeon & Oregon Sturgeon)
White Sturgeon (Aka: Sacramento Sturgeon & Oregon Sturgeon)
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Coho Salmon (Aka: Silver Salmon, Silversides & Hookbill)
Coho Salmon (Aka: Silver Salmon, Silversides & Hookbill)
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Chinook Salmon (Aka: King, Sacramento River, Spring, Black-Mouthed and Tyee Salmon)
Chinook Salmon (Aka: King, Sacramento River, Spring, Black-Mouthed and Tyee Salmon)
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California Lizardfish (Aka: Candlefish)
California Lizardfish (Aka: Candlefish)
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Pacific Whiting (Aka: California, Pacific and Silver Hake, Whitefish, Haddock, Butterfish, Popeye)
Pacific Whiting (Aka: California, Pacific and Silver Hake, Whitefish, Haddock, Butterfish, Popeye)
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Pacific Tomcod (Aka: Piciata, California Tomcod)
Pacific Tomcod (Aka: Piciata, California Tomcod)
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California Grunion (Aka: Little Smelt & Lease Smelt)
California Grunion (Aka: Little Smelt & Lease Smelt)
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Jacksmelt (Aka: Silverside, Horse Smelt, Blue Smelt, California Smelt)
Jacksmelt (Aka: Silverside, Horse Smelt, Blue Smelt, California Smelt)
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Sablefish (Aka: Butterfish, Blackcod, Coalfish, Skilfish, Bluecod, Deep-Sea Trout, Black Candlefish)
Sablefish (Aka: Butterfish, Blackcod, Coalfish, Skilfish, Bluecod, Deep-Sea Trout, Black Candlefish)
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Lingcod (Aka: Ling, Greenlinger, Slinky Linky, Buffalo Cod, Cultus Cod)
Lingcod (Aka: Ling, Greenlinger, Slinky Linky, Buffalo Cod, Cultus Cod)
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Kelp Greenling (Aka: Rock Trout, Kelp Trout, Kelp Cod)
Kelp Greenling (Aka: Rock Trout, Kelp Trout, Kelp Cod)
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Pacific Staghorn Sculpin (Aka: Bullhead, Buffalo and Smooth Sculpin, Smooth Cabezon)
Pacific Staghorn Sculpin (Aka: Bullhead, Buffalo and Smooth Sculpin, Smooth Cabezon)
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Cabezon (Aka: Cab, Cabby, Bull Cod, Giant Sculpin, Scorpion, Marble Sculpin)
Cabezon (Aka: Cab, Cabby, Bull Cod, Giant Sculpin, Scorpion, Marble Sculpin)
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Opaleye (Aka: Green Perch, Black Perch, Blue-Eyed Perch, Bluefish, Jack Benny, Button-Back)
Opaleye (Aka: Green Perch, Black Perch, Blue-Eyed Perch, Bluefish, Jack Benny, Button-Back)
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Halfmoon (Aka: Catalina Blue Perch, Blue Bass)
Halfmoon (Aka: Catalina Blue Perch, Blue Bass)
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California Sheephead (Aka: Sheepie, Goat, Billygoats, Red Fish, Humpy, Fathead)
California Sheephead (Aka: Sheepie, Goat, Billygoats, Red Fish, Humpy, Fathead)
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California Barracuda (Aka: Scoot, Scooter, Snake, Barry, Pacific Barracuda)
California Barracuda (Aka: Scoot, Scooter, Snake, Barry, Pacific Barracuda)
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Giant Kelpfish (Aka: Iodine Fish, Butterfish, Kelp Blenny)
Giant Kelpfish (Aka: Iodine Fish, Butterfish, Kelp Blenny)
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Swordfish (Aka: Broadbill Swordfish)
Swordfish (Aka: Broadbill Swordfish)
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Striped Marlin (Aka: Striper, Pacific Marlin, Spikefish, Spearfish)
Striped Marlin (Aka: Striper, Pacific Marlin, Spikefish, Spearfish)
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Jack MacKerel (Aka: Horse and Spanish MacKerel, Jackfish, MacKerel-Jack)
Jack MacKerel (Aka: Horse and Spanish MacKerel, Jackfish, MacKerel-Jack)
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Yellowtail (Aka: California Yellowtail, Forktail, Mossback, Amberjack, White Salmon)
Yellowtail (Aka: California Yellowtail, Forktail, Mossback, Amberjack, White Salmon)
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Sargo (Aka: China Croaker, Blue Bass, Black Croaker, Grunt)
Sargo (Aka: China Croaker, Blue Bass, Black Croaker, Grunt)
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California Scorpionfish (Aka: Sculpin, Spotted Scorpionfish, Rattlesnake, Bullhead, Scorpene)
California Scorpionfish (Aka: Sculpin, Spotted Scorpionfish, Rattlesnake, Bullhead, Scorpene)
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Black Rockfish (Aka: Black Snapper, Gray Rockfish)
Black Rockfish (Aka: Black Snapper, Gray Rockfish)
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Blue Rockfish (Aka: Blue Bass, Blue Fish, Reef Perch)
Blue Rockfish (Aka: Blue Bass, Blue Fish, Reef Perch)
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Bocaccio (Sometimes Called: Salmon Grouper)
Bocaccio (Sometimes Called: Salmon Grouper)
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Chilipepper (Aka: Chili, Californian Red Snapper)
Chilipepper (Aka: Chili, Californian Red Snapper)
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Cowcod (Aka: Cow, Cowfish)
Cowcod (Aka: Cow, Cowfish)
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