Rockfish
Sebastes spp.
Catch Heatmap (28 days)
About
Broad category of bottom fish including reds, vermilion, canary, and black. Staple of local party boats. Excellent eating.
Typical Catch Size
CA Regulations (CDFW)
📋 10 per day total rockfish/cabezon/greenling combined
⚠️ Regulations change — always verify with CDFW before your trip.
Habitat & Season
Habitat
Rocky reef structure, 60–600ft depending on species.
Season
Year-round; nearshore seasons vary by area
Data Sources
SportfishingReport.com
Daily catch data · Dock reports · Party boat totals
CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)
Official regulations · Bag limits · Size minimums
Wikipedia
Biology · Distribution · Taxonomy
Catch statistics aggregated from public sportfishing reports. Size/weight data represents typical party boat catches in SoCal waters.
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