Bocaccio Rockfish
Sebastes paucispinis
A large rockfish species found along the Pacific Coast, known for its elongated body and prominent lower jaw. Bocaccio can live over 50 years and are prized by recreational anglers for their size and fighting ability.
Bocaccio Rockfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sebastes paucispinis
- Typical size
- 20-36 inches, 5-20 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Bocaccio inhabit deep rocky reefs and seamounts from 150 to 1,500 feet deep along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to Baja California. Anglers typically target them with heavy tackle using squid, anchovies, or rockfish jigs while fishing over rocky bottom structure. They are commonly caught alongside other rockfish species during deep water fishing trips.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a bocaccio 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™ worksBocaccio Rockfish questions people ask
Bocaccio Rockfish is Sebastes paucispinis.
A typical bocaccio rockfish runs 20-36 inches, 5-20 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every bocaccio rockfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Bocaccio inhabit deep rocky reefs and seamounts from 150 to 1,500 feet deep along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to Baja California. Anglers typically target them with heavy tackle using squid, anchovies, or rockfish jigs while fishing over rocky bottom structure. They are commonly caught alongside other rockfish species during deep water fishing trips. 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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