Sharpchin Rockfish

Q: What is the scientific name for sharpchin rockfish?

Sharpchin Rockfish is Sebastes zacentrus.

The record

Sharpchin Rockfish at a glance

Scientific name: Sebastes zacentrus
Typical size: 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs
Water: Saltwater
Habitat: Offshore
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Uncommon

Where it lives

Habitat

Sharpchin rockfish live in deep waters from 200-1,200 feet along rocky bottoms and reefs from California to Alaska. Anglers target them using heavy tackle with jigs or bait while bottom fishing over rocky structure. They are commonly caught alongside other rockfish species during deep water fishing trips.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a sharpchin 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™ works

Questions

Sharpchin Rockfish questions people ask

What is the scientific name for sharpchin rockfish?

Sharpchin Rockfish is Sebastes zacentrus.

How big does a sharpchin rockfish get?

A typical sharpchin rockfish runs 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every sharpchin rockfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do sharpchin rockfish live?

Sharpchin rockfish live in deep waters from 200-1,200 feet along rocky bottoms and reefs from California to Alaska. Anglers target them using heavy tackle with jigs or bait while bottom fishing over rocky structure. They are commonly caught alongside other rockfish species during deep water fishing trips. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.

Is sharpchin rockfish in the Cobia 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.

Offshore