Grunion at Cabrillo Beach
Posted by Eugene Kovshilovsky
The first of a series of “Meet the Grunion” programs begins in March and continues through July. Watch the silvery fish come up on the beach to spawn. Learn about grunion and the interesting mating rituals of this curious fish. The aquarium opens at 8 pm and an auditorium program begins at 9. Warm clothing and a flashlight are recommended. Tickets are $5/adults, $1 seniors, students and children, sold at the door. If you are planning to catch any fish during open season (March, June and July) grunion may be taken only by hand and a California fishing license, must be displayed, is required unless you are under 16 years of age. In closed season (April and May), grunion may not be taken, only observation of the spawning fish is allowed. In April the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium usually hosts a “Grunion Greeter” workshop for people who want to help with grunion research.