Species guide
How to catch Bocaccio rockfish
Sebastes paucispinis
saltwatergame fishSebastidae
The Bocaccio rockfish is a large predatory fish found in the Pacific waters off North America. It has a fusiform body shape and is known for its agility and strength, making it a popular gamefish. Bocaccio can grow up to 91 cm and nearly 10 kg in weight.
Where they live
Found in saltwater Pacific regions off North America, Bocaccio rockfish inhabit depths from the surface down to about 476 meters. They prefer a variety of habitats within this range.
Typical size
Up to about 91 cm
What they eat
- smaller rockfishes
- fish larvae
- juvenile fish
- small crustaceans
Best baits
- cut fish bait
- shrimp
- squid
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic swimbaits
- metal spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- drift fishing
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