Copper Rockfish
Sebastes caurinus
A large Pacific rockfish species with distinctive copper-orange to brownish coloration and prominent fins. Popular among recreational anglers for its size and excellent table fare.
Copper Rockfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sebastes caurinus
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 3-10 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to Baja California in rocky areas, kelp beds, and deep reefs typically at depths of 60-600 feet. Anglers target them using bottom rigs with live or cut bait near rocky structure and drop-offs.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a copper 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™ worksCopper Rockfish questions people ask
Copper Rockfish is Sebastes caurinus.
A typical copper rockfish runs 12-24 inches, 3-10 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every copper rockfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to Baja California in rocky areas, kelp beds, and deep reefs typically at depths of 60-600 feet. Anglers target them using bottom rigs with live or cut bait near rocky structure and drop-offs. 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.
Tomorrow morning starts tonight
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.