China Rockfish
Sebastes nebulosus
A Pacific rockfish species with distinctive black and yellow striping patterns. Found along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska in deep rocky areas.
China Rockfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sebastes nebulosus
- Typical size
- 10-17 inches, 1-4 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
China rockfish inhabit rocky reefs and kelp forests at depths of 30-420 feet. Anglers typically target them using bottom rigs with live or cut bait around rocky structure and kelp beds. They are commonly caught while fishing for other rockfish species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a china 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™ worksChina Rockfish questions people ask
China Rockfish is Sebastes nebulosus.
A typical china rockfish runs 10-17 inches, 1-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every china rockfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
China rockfish inhabit rocky reefs and kelp forests at depths of 30-420 feet. Anglers typically target them using bottom rigs with live or cut bait around rocky structure and kelp beds. They are commonly caught while fishing for other rockfish species. 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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