Species guide
How to catch Splitnose rockfish
Sebastes diploproa
saltwatergame fishSebastidae
The Splitnose rockfish is a saltwater gamefish found mainly in the Pacific waters of North America. It has a fusiform body shape and can reach up to 46 cm in length. This species inhabits low-relief mud fields near rocky or shell debris and moves to deeper waters as it matures.
Where they live
Found in Pacific North American saltwater, typically on low-relief mud bottoms near isolated rocks, cobbles, or shell debris from shallow to deep waters up to 800 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 46 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- krill-like crustaceans
- squid species
- animal remains
Best baits
- small fish strips
- squid
- shrimp
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic swimbaits
- small metal spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
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