Rusty Jobfish
Aphareus rutilans
A deep-water snapper species with a reddish-bronze coloration and elongated body. Known for its excellent eating quality and challenging deep-water fishing.
Rusty Jobfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Aphareus rutilans
- Typical size
- 24-36 inches, 10-25 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Found in deep waters typically between 300-1000 feet around rocky bottoms and seamounts. Anglers target them using heavy tackle and deep-dropping techniques with cut bait or whole fish. Popular in Hawaii and other Pacific locations where they're prized for both sport and table fare.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a rusty jobfish 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™ worksRusty Jobfish questions people ask
Rusty Jobfish is Aphareus rutilans.
A typical rusty jobfish runs 24-36 inches, 10-25 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every rusty jobfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in deep waters typically between 300-1000 feet around rocky bottoms and seamounts. Anglers target them using heavy tackle and deep-dropping techniques with cut bait or whole fish. Popular in Hawaii and other Pacific locations where they're prized for both sport and table fare. 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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