The California barracuda, Sphyraena argentea, has been
fished commercially for over 70 years. Peak landings were
made during the early 1920's and have since declined to an
incidental level. The present interest in barracuda centers
around its desirability as a game species.
Recent estimates of barracuda abundance indicate the
population is at a low level and in need of increased
management efforts. (21pp.
