Species guide
How to catch Copper rockfish
Sebastes caurinus
saltwatergame fishSebastidae
The Copper rockfish is a saltwater predator known for its strong, fusiform body shape. It grows up to about 58 cm and can weigh nearly 2.7 kg. This species is popular among anglers along the Pacific coast of North America.
Where they live
Found in saltwater regions of the North American Pacific from shallow waters around 10 meters down to depths near 183 meters, Copper rockfish favor rocky reef habitats.
Typical size
Up to about 58 cm
What they eat
- Pacific herring
- Shiner perch
- Striped surfperch
- Small coastal fish
- Seaweed
- Oregon shore crab
- Red rock crab
Best baits
- anchovies
- small cut fish
- crab pieces
- shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- bucktail jigs
- rockfish-specific lures
- sinker rigs with bait
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- rock fishing
- drift fishing
- jigging
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