Redtail surfperch are common along sandy ocean beaches and jetties year-round; these fish are found up-bay in estuaries seasonally, commonly during spring. Redtail surfperch are distributed from Avila Beach, California to Hope Island, B.C. Redtail surfperch eat Sandlace and crustaceans. Redtail surfperch are also documented to include a significant amount of fish in their diet unlike many other surfperch. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redtail_surfperch