Pacific Ocean Perch
Sebastes alutus
A deep-water rockfish species found in the North Pacific Ocean, typically bright orange-red in color. This commercial fish species inhabits depths from 100 to 800 meters along the continental shelf.
Pacific Ocean Perch at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sebastes alutus
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 2-4 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Pacific Ocean Perch live in deep waters along rocky bottoms and continental slopes from Alaska to California. They are primarily targeted by commercial fishermen using bottom trawls and longlines rather than recreational anglers due to their deep-water habitat.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a pacific ocean perch 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™ worksPacific Ocean Perch questions people ask
Pacific Ocean Perch is Sebastes alutus.
A typical pacific ocean perch runs 12-20 inches, 2-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every pacific ocean perch you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Pacific Ocean Perch live in deep waters along rocky bottoms and continental slopes from Alaska to California. They are primarily targeted by commercial fishermen using bottom trawls and longlines rather than recreational anglers due to their deep-water habitat. 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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