Species guide
How to catch Rock greenling
Hexagrammos lagocephalus
saltwatergame fishHexagrammidae
The Rock greenling is a striking saltwater fish commonly found along exposed rocky coasts. Known as a game fish, it is often caught by shore anglers. It can reach lengths up to 61 cm and notable weights near 830 grams.
Where they live
Inhabits shallow rocky areas along exposed coasts in the North Pacific region of North America. Accessible to shore fishers, it occupies depths from the surface down to about 600 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 61 cm
What they eat
- small crustaceans
- polychaete worms
- small fish
- peanut worms
- algae
Best baits
- shrimp
- small crab
- worm
- cut bait
Best lures
- soft plastic grub
- jig
- small spoon
- spinner
How to fish for them
- shore fishing
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
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