Species guide
How to catch Quillback rockfish
Sebastes maliger
saltwatergame fishSebastidae
The quillback rockfish is a solitary predator that inhabits rocky bottoms and reefs along the Pacific coast. It is known for its distinctive orange spots and can grow up to about 61 cm. This species hovers close to the structure, rarely venturing far from cover.
Where they live
Found along rocky reefs and bottoms in Pacific North American waters, usually solitary and near cover from shallow waters down to 274 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 61 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crabs
- shrimp
- seaweed
Best baits
- shrimp
- crabs
- small fish pieces
Best lures
- soft plastic grubs
- jigs
- small spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- drift fishing near reefs
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