Jack Silverside
The jacksmelt is a coastal marine fish found along the Pacific coast of North America. It is recognized by its slender, elongated body and silvery sides. This species inhabits bays, estuaries, and nearshore waters and is often targeted by recreational anglers due to its abundance and ease of capture.
Length~11 (max 45)
Weight~1 (max 2)
WaterSalt
Depth30 ft
- Other namesJacksmelt
- Length~11 (max 45)
- Weight~1 (max 2)
- WaterSalt
- Depth30 ft
Popular lures for Jack Silverside
Regulation for Jack Silverside
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Living Conditions
🐟 Habitat preferences
- Inhabits coastal bays, estuaries, and open shorelines
- Prefers shallow waters, often near sandy or muddy bottoms
- Feeds on plankton, small invertebrates, and fish larvae
- Juveniles stay in sheltered bays and estuaries, while adults are more widespread
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- Spawning occurs in shallow waters during warmer months
- Eggs are adhesive, attaching to substrates like seaweed
- Larvae develop in protected coastal waters before migrating to deeper areas
- Jacksmelt form large schools, making them easy targets for anglers and predators alike