Paralabrax clathratus is considered excellent eating and there is an important commercial fishery in Mexico. The species is also an important quarry species for recreational anglers and in California no commercial fishery exists.
Paralabrax clathratus is highly valued for its taste and has a substantial commercial fishing sector in Mexico. Furthermore, it plays a significant role as a quarry species among recreational anglers, although there is no comparable commercial fishing industry in California.