Canary Rockfish
Sebastes pinniger
A bright orange to yellow rockfish species found along the Pacific Coast. Known for its vibrant coloration and excellent table fare.
Canary Rockfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sebastes pinniger
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Lives in deep waters from 200-1,500 feet deep along rocky bottoms and seamounts from British Columbia to Baja California. Anglers typically target them with heavy tackle while deep sea fishing, using cut bait or jigs near rocky structures.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a canary 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™ worksCanary Rockfish questions people ask
Canary Rockfish is Sebastes pinniger.
A typical canary rockfish runs 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every canary rockfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Lives in deep waters from 200-1,500 feet deep along rocky bottoms and seamounts from British Columbia to Baja California. Anglers typically target them with heavy tackle while deep sea fishing, using cut bait or jigs near rocky structures. 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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Set your home water, pick a drive radius, and wake up to a plan.
iPhone with iOS 17 or later, or Android 8.0 or later. Setup takes about a minute.