Rock Greenling
Hexagrammos lagocephalus
Rock greenling are bottom-dwelling fish found along rocky coasts and kelp beds in the North Pacific. They have distinctive mottled coloration and large pectoral fins.
Rock Greenling at a glance
- Scientific name
- Hexagrammos lagocephalus
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-5 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Rock greenling inhabit rocky reefs, kelp forests, and boulder fields from the intertidal zone to depths of about 400 feet. Anglers target them from shore and boats using small jigs, worms, and cut bait fished near the bottom around rocky structure.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a rock 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™ worksRock Greenling questions people ask
Rock Greenling is Hexagrammos lagocephalus.
A typical rock greenling runs 12-24 inches, 2-5 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every rock greenling you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Rock greenling inhabit rocky reefs, kelp forests, and boulder fields from the intertidal zone to depths of about 400 feet. Anglers target them from shore and boats using small jigs, worms, and cut bait fished near the bottom around rocky structure. 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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