Harlequin Rockfish
Sebastes variegatus
A colorful Pacific rockfish species with mottled orange, red, and white coloration. Found along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to Baja California.
Harlequin Rockfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sebastes variegatus
- Typical size
- 8-16 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Lives in rocky reef areas and kelp forests at depths of 30-600 feet. Anglers typically target them using bottom rigs with cut bait or small jigs near rocky structure. Popular catch for both recreational and commercial fishermen.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a harlequin 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™ worksHarlequin Rockfish questions people ask
Harlequin Rockfish is Sebastes variegatus.
A typical harlequin rockfish runs 8-16 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every harlequin rockfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Lives in rocky reef areas and kelp forests at depths of 30-600 feet. Anglers typically target them using bottom rigs with cut bait or small jigs near rocky structure. Popular catch for both recreational and commercial fishermen. 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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