Species guide
How to catch Brown rockfish
Sebastes auriculatus
saltwatergame fishSebastidae
The brown rockfish is a common Pacific saltwater game fish known for its robust fusiform shape. It can grow up to 56 cm and inhabits depths from shallow waters to 128 meters. This species feeds mainly on decapod crustaceans and small fish.
Where they live
Found in Pacific coastal saltwaters around North America, brown rockfish inhabit rocky reefs from the surface down to 128 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 56 cm
What they eat
- decapod crustaceans
- small fish such as Clupea pallasii
Best baits
- shrimp
- squid
- small baitfish
Best lures
- soft plastic grubs
- jigs
- swimbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- casting near rocky structures
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