Species guide

How to catch Gray rockfish

Sebastes glaucus

Stylized 2D illustration of Gray rockfish
saltwatergame fishSebastidae

The Gray rockfish is a predatory saltwater species found in deep Pacific waters. It has a fusiform body shape and can grow up to 50 cm in length. This species inhabits lower sublittoral zones, often at depths ranging from 2 to 370 meters.

Where they live

Found in deep Pacific saltwater environments, typically in lower sublittoral zones from shallow 2 meters to depths of 370 meters.

Typical size

Up to about 50 cm

What they eat

  • small fish
  • krill-like crustaceans

Best baits

  • small fish strips
  • shrimp baits

Best lures

  • soft plastic jigs
  • deep-diving plugs

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • deep water jigging

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