Species guide
How to catch Chilipepper rockfish
Sebastes goodei
brackishsaltwatergame fishSebastidae
The Chilipepper rockfish is a medium-sized, agile predator found in the Pacific waters off North America. It has a robust body with a distinctive chili red coloration. This species is valued by anglers for both sport and table fare.
Where they live
Chilipepper rockfish inhabit saltwater and brackish zones along the Pacific coast of North America, typically found from shallow waters down to depths of about 425 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 56 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- juvenile hake
- squid species
- zooplankton
Best baits
- small fish strips
- squid
- shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic squid imitations
- metal jigs
- small swimbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- drift fishing
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