Brown Rockfish

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.

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iconLength

~25" (max 56)

iconWeight

~-" (max 3)

iconWater

Salt

iconDepth

2-287 ft

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Regulation for Brown Rockfish

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Season

Open from April 01 to September 15

Bag limit

10

Vessel limit

-

Trophy limits

-

Max size

No

Min size

No

Measurement

-

Prohibited methods

-

Living Conditions

🐟 Habitat preferences

♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior

Popular spots nearby where you can catch the Brown Rockfish

Canyon Lake
Canyon LakeLake Elsinore, California, US
East Bulls Head Channel
East Bulls Head ChannelMartinez, California, US
Suisun Cutoff
Suisun CutoffBay Point, California, US
Ditch Creek
Ditch CreekRedding, California, US
Edge Creek
Edge CreekRedding, California, US
Belloma Slough
Belloma SloughBay Point, California, US
Andy Mason Slough
Andy Mason SloughBay Point, California, US
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