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Rockfish (mixed species)

Sebastes spp.

A catch-all group of bottom-dwelling reef fish — vermilion, gopher, and other rockfish species targeted on deeper structure trips.

Size

Varies by species/season

Season

Year-round (boat-based)

Difficulty

Habitat

Rocky reefs and deep structure, 60–300+ ft, typically accessed via charter boat offshore.

Best lures & bait

Shrimp-fly multi-hook rig
Curly-tail grub on a heavy jig head

How to catch them

Drop straight to bottom over charted structure, then jig a few feet up
Keep the rig near bottom — most bites happen within a few feet of it

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