05-19-2014, 06:52 AM
Yellowtail migration typically follows the water temperature changes from the tip of Baja north and sometimes into Southern California. 70-72 degrees preferred but can be found in 64 to 75 degree waters. Not all Yellowtail migrate many remain as "guard" fish in the places with a good supply of food; Usually found around offshore islands, rocky reefs or kelp beds.
Yellowtail amberjack are circumglobal. California yellowtail begins to reproduce at a young age and produces large numbers of young, traits that help it withstand fishing pressure (it is not considered vulnerable or needy of conservation efforts).
Yellowtail begin spawning in southern warm water in winter months and spawn into the spring when they surface and feed; One major spawning ground for California Yellowtail is at Cedros Island, where mass amounts of 15- to 20-pound yellowtail can be found. A 3 year old female will weigh about 10 pounds and spawn approximately 450,000 eggs; A 25 pound female will produce more than 1 million eggs. Yellowtail may live to 30 years.
Catalina island off of long beach is one of the locations where home guard yellowtail have made a home. Typically these guard fish are to large for animals such as sea lions to catch and eat.
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Yellowtail amberjack are circumglobal. California yellowtail begins to reproduce at a young age and produces large numbers of young, traits that help it withstand fishing pressure (it is not considered vulnerable or needy of conservation efforts).
Yellowtail begin spawning in southern warm water in winter months and spawn into the spring when they surface and feed; One major spawning ground for California Yellowtail is at Cedros Island, where mass amounts of 15- to 20-pound yellowtail can be found. A 3 year old female will weigh about 10 pounds and spawn approximately 450,000 eggs; A 25 pound female will produce more than 1 million eggs. Yellowtail may live to 30 years.
Catalina island off of long beach is one of the locations where home guard yellowtail have made a home. Typically these guard fish are to large for animals such as sea lions to catch and eat.