Chilipepper Rockfish
Sebastes goodei
A deep-water rockfish species found along the Pacific Coast, characterized by its reddish coloration with lighter pink sides and white belly. This species is an important commercial and recreational fish in California waters.
Chilipepper Rockfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sebastes goodei
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 1-4 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Chilipepper rockfish inhabit deep waters typically between 150-1,000 feet deep along rocky bottoms and continental shelf areas. Anglers target them using deep-water techniques with heavy tackle, often while bottom fishing or drift fishing over rocky structures. They are commonly caught alongside other rockfish species during multi-species trips.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a chilipepper 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™ worksChilipepper Rockfish questions people ask
Chilipepper Rockfish is Sebastes goodei.
A typical chilipepper rockfish runs 12-24 inches, 1-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every chilipepper rockfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Chilipepper rockfish inhabit deep waters typically between 150-1,000 feet deep along rocky bottoms and continental shelf areas. Anglers target them using deep-water techniques with heavy tackle, often while bottom fishing or drift fishing over rocky structures. They are commonly caught alongside other rockfish species during multi-species 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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