Spotfin croaker travel considerably, but with no definite pat- tern. They move extensively from bay to bay. For example, fish tagged in the Los Angeles Harbor were later taken as far south as Oceanside. Spotfin tagged in Newport Bay moved to Alamitos Bay and vice versa. Although some are caught throughout the year, late summer is best for spotfin croaker fishing.
Good fishing seems to depend on runs.
Most spotfin croaker caught are small to medium sized fish.