Pelagic fish are those that live near the water's surface rather than on the bottom. In California, pelagic fish species include the Delta smelt, longfin smelt, striped bass and salmon. In California, the fate of pelagic fish has been closely tied to the use of the water that supports them.

What is considered a pelagic fish?

Pelagic fish inhabit the water column (not near the bottom or the shore) of coasts, open oceans, and lakes. Oceanic pelagic fish, such as the tuna pictured above, have agile bodies made for long distance migration. ... Examples include larger fish such as swordfish, tuna, mackerel, and even sharks.

Which one of the following is an example of pelagic fish?

tuna, billfish (swordfish and marlin) and sharks are the best known pelagic fishes.