Species guide
How to catch Black rockfish
Sebastes melanops
saltwatergame fishSebastidae
The Black rockfish is a popular game fish found in Pacific North American waters. Known for its dark coloration and robust size, it inhabits rocky reefs and offshore environments. This species is a skilled predator feeding on smaller fish and marine organisms.
Where they live
Found in saltwater along the Pacific coast of North America, Black rockfish inhabit rocky reefs and can be found from shallow waters down to depths of about 366 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 63 cm
What they eat
- small forage fish
- juvenile rockfish
- macrofauna prey
Best baits
- anchovies
- small fish strips
- shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- metal spoons
- deep-diving crankbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- trolling
Track every Black rockfish you catch.
Bobbr turns each catch into a species collection, quests, and streaks. We're building it now — join the iOS waitlist for $19 lifetime founding access.
Claim founding access