seafood

Robalo

Seasonally limited rarity for restaurants. Very white.

Clean, Rich, Moist, Flaky

Snook is similar to California White Bass, with a Haddock flake. Robalo contain a bit more ocean complexity in flavor. It is "Not Boring" by any means. The appeal of a paper white cooked flesh with a lean, yet moist, flake gives the Robalo a great marketability. Culinarily it can be treated as Cod, Haddock, White Bass, and Grouper.

Quick Facts

Commonly Known As:
White Snook, Robalo Plateado, Nato

Species Name

Snook
Latin Name

Centropomus viridis
Origin

Sea of Cortez
Harvest Method

Hook & Line
Range & Habitat

Southern California & Mexico
Producer

Baja Peninsula Fleet

Seasonality

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Year Round

Range & Habitat

about the fishery

Baja Peninsula Fleet

From small fishing villages along the northern part of the Baja Peninsula, Day Boat Fishermen set out in small Wooden Pangas for a day of hand lining and scallop diving. The honor of tradition and familial unity are drivers in this amazing Day Boat program.

Fishermen - The Quintero Family, Ortega Cruz, Elmar King, Paisa Ocegueda

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