Species guide
How to catch Cachema weakfish
Cynoscion phoxocephalus
saltwatergame fishSciaenidae
The Cachema weakfish is a saltwater game fish known for its sharp nose. It has a fusiform body shape and can reach up to 60 cm in length. This species feeds on small fish, shrimps, and other crustaceans in coastal and estuarine waters.
Where they live
Found in coastal waters and estuaries with high salinity along the Pacific coast of North America, typically between 10 and 60 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 60 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- shrimps
- crustaceans
Best baits
- shrimp
- small baitfish
- crustacean imitations
Best lures
- soft plastic shrimp lures
- small jigs
- paddle tail swimbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- casting near structures
- light jigging
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