Masked Greenling
Hexagrammos octogrammus
A coldwater marine fish found in the North Pacific with distinctive mask-like markings around the eyes. Part of the greenling family, they have elongated bodies and multiple lateral lines.
Masked Greenling at a glance
- Scientific name
- Hexagrammos octogrammus
- Typical size
- 8-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in rocky intertidal zones and kelp beds along the Pacific coast from Alaska to California. Anglers typically target them from shore using small jigs, bait rigs, or flies around rocky structure and kelp. They prefer cooler waters and are more abundant in northern ranges.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a masked greenling 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™ worksMasked Greenling questions people ask
Masked Greenling is Hexagrammos octogrammus.
A typical masked greenling runs 8-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every masked greenling you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in rocky intertidal zones and kelp beds along the Pacific coast from Alaska to California. Anglers typically target them from shore using small jigs, bait rigs, or flies around rocky structure and kelp. They prefer cooler waters and are more abundant in northern ranges. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore 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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