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Prior to the 1950s large numbers of Giant
Black Sea Bass could be found in the waters of Southern
California, but as the population of the State increased and
became more aware of the waters around them, most of these
monster fish were fished out for their value as photographic
trophies, since their meat is less than a delicacy. When
California finally passed legislation to provide full and total
protection to the species from any take whatsover by either
commerfcial or sport fishers, they started to slowly make a
comeback. The Bass you see here, found near Catalina Island,
looked to be 5 and 6 feet long and must have weighed 300 to 400
pounds. The best thing was his basically friendly nature, which
allowed divers to approach him to within 10 or 15 feet. An
experience to remember!
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