Brown Rockfish
Sebastes auriculatus
A common Pacific rockfish species with mottled brown coloration and distinctive fins. Found along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska.
Brown Rockfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sebastes auriculatus
- Typical size
- 8-16 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Brown rockfish inhabit rocky reefs, kelp beds, and nearshore waters from shallow areas to depths of about 400 feet. Anglers typically target them using bottom rigs with bait near rocky structure and kelp forests. They are popular among recreational anglers fishing from boats, piers, and rocky shorelines.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a brown 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™ worksBrown Rockfish questions people ask
Brown Rockfish is Sebastes auriculatus.
A typical brown rockfish runs 8-16 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every brown rockfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Brown rockfish inhabit rocky reefs, kelp beds, and nearshore waters from shallow areas to depths of about 400 feet. Anglers typically target them using bottom rigs with bait near rocky structure and kelp forests. They are popular among recreational anglers fishing from boats, piers, and rocky shorelines. It is a salt water species, filed under reef 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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