Shortbelly Rockfish
Sebastes jordani
A deep-water rockfish species found along the Pacific Coast with a compressed body and relatively short belly cavity. This species is primarily caught commercially rather than recreationally.
Shortbelly Rockfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sebastes jordani
- Typical size
- 8-12 inches, under 1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Inhabits deep waters from 150 to 1,200 feet along the continental shelf and slope from British Columbia to Baja California. Anglers rarely target this species specifically due to its deep-water habitat, but it may be caught incidentally while deep-water bottom fishing for other rockfish species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a shortbelly 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™ worksShortbelly Rockfish questions people ask
Shortbelly Rockfish is Sebastes jordani.
A typical shortbelly rockfish runs 8-12 inches, under 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every shortbelly rockfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits deep waters from 150 to 1,200 feet along the continental shelf and slope from British Columbia to Baja California. Anglers rarely target this species specifically due to its deep-water habitat, but it may be caught incidentally while deep-water bottom fishing for other rockfish species. 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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