Species profile
Gray Rockfish
Sebastes glaucus
Identify Gray Rockfish (Sebastes glaucus) from a photo: try it free in your browser, or get unlimited IDs, no sign-up, with the CatchRules app. Plus current fishing rules across 2 jurisdictions.
Notable details
- One of the few rockfish species whose range spans both North American and Asian Pacific waters.
- Its scientific name 'glaucus' is Latin for gray-blue, matching its mottled coloration.
- Favors rocky reefs and kelp beds in cold, subarctic waters near Alaska.
- Like all Sebastes rockfish, it gives birth to live larvae rather than spawning eggs.
- Less frequently targeted by West Coast recreational anglers than its more southern relatives.
Jurisdictions with rules for Gray Rockfish
Background
Sebastes glaucus, the gray rockfish or blue rockfish, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the subfamily Sebastinae, the rockfishes, part of the family Scorpaenidae. This species is found in deep waters of the Northwest Pacific.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Gray Rockfish article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gray Rockfish?
Gray Rockfish (Sebastes glaucus) is a bony-fish species regulated in 3 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
What is the scientific name for Gray Rockfish?
Gray Rockfish is Sebastes glaucus.
Is Gray Rockfish regulated for fishing?
Yes — Gray Rockfish has fishing regulations in 2 U.S. states and/or Canadian provinces tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Gray Rockfish?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules app for iPhone or Android — on-device identification recognizes Gray 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.