Vermilion Rockfish
Sebastes miniatus
A popular Pacific Coast rockfish species known for its bright red-orange coloration and excellent eating quality. They are a prized catch among bottom fishermen and are commonly found in deeper waters.
Vermilion Rockfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sebastes miniatus
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Vermilion rockfish inhabit rocky reefs and structure in depths from 50 to over 1000 feet along the Pacific Coast from Baja California to British Columbia. Anglers typically target them with heavy tackle while bottom fishing over rocky areas, using live bait, cut bait, or heavy jigs. They are often caught alongside other rockfish species during deep water fishing trips.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a vermilion 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™ worksVermilion Rockfish questions people ask
Vermilion Rockfish is Sebastes miniatus.
A typical vermilion rockfish runs 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every vermilion rockfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Vermilion rockfish inhabit rocky reefs and structure in depths from 50 to over 1000 feet along the Pacific Coast from Baja California to British Columbia. Anglers typically target them with heavy tackle while bottom fishing over rocky areas, using live bait, cut bait, or heavy jigs. They are often caught alongside other rockfish species during deep water fishing trips. 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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