Other names: Brown seaperch, Chocolate bass, Brown bass, Brown bomber
The brown rockfish, Sebastes auriculatus, is a marine fish found along the eastern Pacific coast, from Alaska to Baja California. Known for its mottled brown coloration and dark blotch on the gill cover, it inhabits shallow waters, bays, and rocky reefs. This species is popular among recreational anglers and has firm, tasty flesh.
Other names
Brown seaperch, Chocolate bass, Brown bass, Brown bomber
Length
~25" (max 56)
Weight
~-" (max 3)
Water
Salt
Depth
2-287 ft
Anchovy
Rat-L-Trap
Sardines
Tady 4/0Found in shallow coastal waters, rocky reefs, and bays
Prefers sheltering in weed-covered rocks or around pilings
Feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates
Juveniles and adults can often be found in similar habitats, exhibiting a preference for structured environments
Viviparous, giving birth to live young
Spawning occurs in late winter to early spring
Larvae are planktonic, drifting with currents before settling
Adults exhibit site fidelity, often returning to the same areas for feeding and breeding
