Blue Rockfish
Sebastes mystinus
Blue Rockfish are a popular Pacific Coast species with distinctive blue-gray coloration and prominent eyes. They are part of the large rockfish family and are prized for their excellent table fare.
Blue Rockfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sebastes mystinus
- Typical size
- 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Blue Rockfish inhabit rocky reefs, kelp forests, and offshore structures along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska. Anglers typically target them using bottom rigs with cut bait or jigs around rocky areas and artificial reefs in depths ranging from 60 to 300 feet.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a blue rockfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBlue Rockfish questions people ask
Blue Rockfish is Sebastes mystinus.
A typical blue rockfish runs 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every blue rockfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Blue Rockfish inhabit rocky reefs, kelp forests, and offshore structures along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska. Anglers typically target them using bottom rigs with cut bait or jigs around rocky areas and artificial reefs in depths ranging from 60 to 300 feet. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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