Species profile
Bank Rockfish
Sebastes rufus
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At a glance
Bank Rockfish (Sebastes rufus) is a bony-fish species regulated in 2 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
Confirmed by 3 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in California.
Notable details
- Named for its association with deep offshore rocky banks along southern and central California.
- Typically found at depths of roughly 90–450 meters, well below recreational diving range.
- Its reddish coloration is common among deep rockfish, where red wavelengths of light don't penetrate.
- Reaches about 22 inches (55 cm) in length.
- Like all Sebastes, it is viviparous, releasing live planktonic larvae after internal fertilization.
Where Bank Rockfish are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Bank Rockfish
Background
Bank Rockfish. To 56 cm (22 in) TL (Keller et al. 2019); 56.9 cm (22.4 in) TL based on conversion factors in Echeverria and Lenarz (1984). Haida Gwaii, British Columbia (Love et al. 2005) to Isla Guadalupe (29 ° 01.5 ’ N, 118 ° 12.5 ’ W), central Baja California (Personal communication: Scripps Institution of Oceanography Fish Collection, La Jolla, California), and Isla Guadalupe (Miller and Lea…
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Bank Rockfish article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bank Rockfish?
Bank Rockfish (Sebastes rufus) is a bony-fish species regulated in 2 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
What is the scientific name for Bank Rockfish?
Bank Rockfish is Sebastes rufus.
Is Bank Rockfish regulated for fishing?
Yes — Bank Rockfish has fishing regulations in 1 U.S. state and/or Canadian province tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Bank Rockfish?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules app for iPhone or Android — on-device identification recognizes Bank Rockfish along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.