grunion
noun
grun·ion
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Definition of grunion
: a silverside (Leuresthes tenuis) of the California coast notable for the regularity with which it comes inshore to spawn at nearly full moon
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To catch grunion, a California fishing license is required for anyone 16 and older, and no holes may be dug in the beach to entrap them, according to the department. — Daily Pilot Staff, latimes.com, "Around Town: Heroes Hall event to celebrate Army’s 244th anniversary," 13 June 2019 Ocean fishing turns up perch, corbina, croaker, cabezon, shovel-nose guitar fish and sand shark — and on full moons in summer — bare-handed hunting for California grunion, which spawn on sandy SoCal beaches (fishing permit required). — Roy M. Wallack, latimes.com, "Weekend getaways: 7 great camping sites within driving distance of L.A.," 26 June 2019 During grunion spawning season, there is an open season for gathering the fish. — Ernie Cowan Outdoors, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Annual spring ritual of grunion arriving on beaches," 28 Apr. 2018 Don’t miss the spectacle of the small, silver fish called grunion laying their eggs in wet sand on the beach during full moons in June through August. — Sunset, "13 Best Beach Camping Spots," 22 Jan. 2018 Southern California, however, is ground zero for grunion runs. — Deborah Sullivan Brennan, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Fish out of water: grunion runs launch on San Diego beaches," 15 Mar. 2018 Humans aren’t the only ones hunting grunion, though. — Deborah Sullivan Brennan, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Fish out of water: grunion runs launch on San Diego beaches," 15 Mar. 2018 For four days after a high tide, grunions surf to shore on breaking waves. — Deborah Sullivan Brennan, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Fish out of water: grunion runs launch on San Diego beaches," 15 Mar. 2018 November through March is peak tide-pool season, December through April is whale-watching time and the grunion do their running March through August. — Karla Peterson, sandiegouniontribune.com, "After the eclipse, check out San Diego's natural wonders," 18 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'grunion.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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