Species guide
How to catch Shortraker rockfish
Sebastes borealis
#1438
#1438SaltwaterGame FishSaltwaterNorth AmericaPacific
The Shortraker rockfish is a large and robust species known for its impressive size and longevity. It is a prized game fish found in deep Pacific waters. This species is a predatory hunter, feeding on various smaller fish and marine organisms.
Where they live
Found in deep saltwater off the Pacific coast of North America, typically ranging from shallow waters down to depths of 1200 meters. Prefers rocky, deep-sea habitats.
Typical size
Up to about 108 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- squid
- macrofauna
Best baits
- cut bait
- squid
- shrimp
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic lures
- deep-diving plugs
How to fish for them
- deep sea bottom fishing
- jigging
- bait fishing
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