Redstripe Rockfish
Sebastes proriger
A deep-water rockfish species with distinctive red stripes along its sides and a pinkish-red coloration. This Pacific Coast species is prized for its excellent eating quality.
Redstripe Rockfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sebastes proriger
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in deep waters from 150-1,200 feet along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska. Anglers typically target them using heavy tackle and deep-dropping techniques over rocky bottom structure and seamounts.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a redstripe 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™ worksRedstripe Rockfish questions people ask
Redstripe Rockfish is Sebastes proriger.
A typical redstripe rockfish runs 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every redstripe rockfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in deep waters from 150-1,200 feet along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska. Anglers typically target them using heavy tackle and deep-dropping techniques over rocky bottom structure and seamounts. 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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