by David Young | Aug 3, 2026 | Fishes
Speckled Sanddab Author: Z. Hissen Scientific name: Citharichthys stigmaeus Identifying Features: As a flatfish the speckled sanddab has both of its eyes on one side of the body – this species has them on the left side of its body. In addition the fish’s...
by David Young | Jul 28, 2026 | Fishes
Plainfin Midshipman Author: Aidan Fudge Photos by Janna Nichols (https://www.pnwscuba.com/) Scientific name: Porichthys notatus Size range in length: 9.6-16.2 cm (females), 6.5-21cm (males) Identifying features: The bodies of Porichthys notatus are long and flat...
by David Young | Jun 29, 2026 | Fishes
Coho Salmon Authors: Max Rysiew and Khai Actymichuk Photo kindly provided by E. R. Keeley, USGS Common names: Coho, Coho Salmon, Silver Salmon, Silvers, Medium Red Salmon (when canned) Scientific name: Oncorynchus kisutch Size range: 24”-30” 8lbs-12lbs, but can...
by David Young | Feb 22, 2026 | Fishes
Shiner Perch Author: Tima B. Scientific name: Cymatogaster aggregata Size range: 10-17 cm Identifying features: The shiner perch has several easy-to-spot features that make it unique. Its body is usually a dusky green color with shiny silver sides, giving it a...
by David Young | Feb 21, 2026 | Fishes
Kelp Surfperch Author: Lachlan Breen Scientific name: Brachyistius frenatus Identification: Kelp Surfperch, also commonly known as Kelp Perch, are a species of surfperch of the family Embiotocidae found throughout the Pacific Northwest. They can be differentiated...
by David Young | Jan 23, 2026 | Fishes
China Rock Fish Common Name: China Rockfish Scientific Name: Sebastes nebulosus Size Range: 26 – 45cm Weight: 4.2lb Identification The China Rockfish also known as the yellowstripe rockfish is a species of ray-finned fish. They are black in colour and speckled...