Species guide
How to catch Greenspotted rockfish
Sebastes chlorostictus
saltwatergame fishSebastidae
The Greenspotted rockfish is a saltwater game fish found along the Pacific coast of North America. It has a typical fusiform body shape and can grow up to 50 cm long and weigh just over 1 kg. These rockfish inhabit deeper waters ranging from about 50 to 200 meters deep.
Where they live
Found in Pacific coastal waters of North America, typically between 50 and 200 meters deep around rocky reefs and structures.
Typical size
Up to about 50 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- zooplankton
Best baits
- anchovies
- sardines
- shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic grubs
- jigs
- small swimbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- drift fishing
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