Yellowtail Rockfish
Sebastes flavidus
A popular Pacific Coast rockfish species with distinctive yellow fins and tail, prized for its excellent eating quality and fighting ability.
Yellowtail Rockfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sebastes flavidus
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska in rocky areas and kelp forests, typically in 60-300 feet of water. Anglers target them using bottom rigs with heavy sinkers and fish near rocky structure and reefs.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a yellowtail 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™ worksYellowtail Rockfish questions people ask
Yellowtail Rockfish is Sebastes flavidus.
A typical yellowtail rockfish runs 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every yellowtail rockfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found along the Pacific Coast from California to Alaska in rocky areas and kelp forests, typically in 60-300 feet of water. Anglers target them using bottom rigs with heavy sinkers and fish near rocky structure and reefs. 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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