Striped Seaperch
Embiotoca lateralis
Also known as: Striped Perch; Rainbow Perch; Blue Perch
Size & Weight
Average Length
9.6"
Max Length
16.0"
Average Weight
1.0 lbs
Max Weight
2.8 lbs
Lifespan
10 years
Habitat
Depth Range
0 - 312 ft
Water Temp
50-58°F
Rocky shorelines; kelp beds; jetties; pilings; near-bottom structure
Behavior
Spawning Season
Fall-winter mating; birth spring-summer
Migration: Generally residential; some seasonal movements to spawning areas
Diet: Amphipods; bryozoans; small crustaceans; mussels
Fishing Tips
PNW Season
Year-round; best spring-fall
Techniques: Pier fishing; jetty fishing; rocky shore
Best Bait: Mussels; shrimp; pile worms; small crabs
Eating Quality
Edibility
Good
Mild; white flesh
State Records
Washington
2.27
lbs
California
2.69
lbs
Fun Facts
Orange and blue stripes distinctive; found around rocks and structure; feed by picking at substrate
How to Identify
Blue-gray with reddish stripes; found rocky areas; give live birth
Commonly Confused With
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Sources: WDFW; ODFW; CDFW
Change History (Last updated Feb 02, 2026 at 10:33 AM)
| Date | Change | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM | Updated Avg Length | — | 9.6 |