Species guide
How to catch Shortbelly rockfish
Sebastes jordani
saltwatergame fishSebastidae
The Shortbelly rockfish is a slender, elongated fish found in the Pacific Ocean. Juveniles live pelagically in the open water, while adults often form large schools offshore. They mainly feed on planktonic animals, especially krill.
Where they live
Inhabits Pacific Ocean waters off North America from surface to depths of 350 meters, often found offshore in large schools.
Typical size
Up to about 32 cm
What they eat
- krill
- Calanus copepods
- Candacia copepods
- planktonic crustaceans
Best baits
- krill
- small shrimp
- plankton-like bait
Best lures
- small jigs
- plankton-imitating soft plastics
- tiny spoons
How to fish for them
- jigging offshore
- drift fishing near bottom
- open water pelagic fishing
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