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)
๐ 10 per day total rockfish/cabezon/greenling combined
โ ๏ธ Regulations change โ always verify with CDFW before your trip.
Habitat & Season
Habitat
Rocky reef structure, 60โ600ft depending on species.
Season
Year-round; nearshore seasons vary by area
Data Sources
SportfishingReport.com
Daily catch data ยท Dock reports ยท Party boat totals
CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)
Official regulations ยท Bag limits ยท Size minimums
Wikipedia
Biology ยท Distribution ยท Taxonomy
Catch statistics aggregated from public sportfishing reports. Size/weight data represents typical party boat catches in SoCal waters.
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