Darkblotched Rockfish
Sebastes crameri
A deep-water rockfish species with distinctive dark blotches along its reddish-orange body. This species is found in Pacific waters and is primarily caught as bycatch in commercial fisheries.
Darkblotched Rockfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sebastes crameri
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Darkblotched rockfish inhabit deep waters along the continental shelf and slope, typically found at depths of 160-6,000 feet. They are rarely targeted by recreational anglers due to their deep-water habitat and are more commonly encountered in commercial bottom trawl operations. When caught recreationally, it's usually by anglers fishing deep offshore waters for other rockfish species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a darkblotched 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™ worksDarkblotched Rockfish questions people ask
Darkblotched Rockfish is Sebastes crameri.
A typical darkblotched rockfish runs 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every darkblotched rockfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Darkblotched rockfish inhabit deep waters along the continental shelf and slope, typically found at depths of 160-6,000 feet. They are rarely targeted by recreational anglers due to their deep-water habitat and are more commonly encountered in commercial bottom trawl operations. When caught recreationally, it's usually by anglers fishing deep offshore waters 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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