Species guide
How to catch Chameleon rockfish
Sebastes phillipsi
saltwatergame fishSebastidae
The Chameleon rockfish is a medium-sized saltwater fish found in the Pacific Ocean. It features a fusiform body shape and is a popular game fish. It can reach lengths up to 43 cm and weigh as much as 1.2 kg.
Where they live
Found in deep waters of the Pacific Ocean, typically between 174 and 274 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 43 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- plankton
Best baits
- pieces of shrimp
- small squid
- cut fish
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- metal jigs
- small deep-diving plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- drift fishing
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