Whitespotted Greenling
Hexagrammos stelleri
A bottom-dwelling marine fish found in rocky areas of the North Pacific. Males develop distinctive white spots during breeding season.
Whitespotted Greenling at a glance
- Scientific name
- Hexagrammos stelleri
- Typical size
- 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Inhabits rocky reefs, kelp beds, and nearshore areas from Alaska to California. Anglers target them around structure using small jigs, bait rigs, and live or cut bait while bottom fishing. They are popular among rockfish anglers and are commonly caught from shore or small boats.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a whitespotted 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™ worksWhitespotted Greenling questions people ask
Whitespotted Greenling is Hexagrammos stelleri.
A typical whitespotted greenling runs 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every whitespotted greenling you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits rocky reefs, kelp beds, and nearshore areas from Alaska to California. Anglers target them around structure using small jigs, bait rigs, and live or cut bait while bottom fishing. They are popular among rockfish anglers and are commonly caught from shore or small boats. 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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