Habitat around Los Angeles
Deeper rocky reefs, often 150–400 ft, on the San Pedro Channel and Catalina banks.
How LA anglers actually fish them
No size minimum. Two vermilion or sunset rockfish combined, inside the ten-fish RCG bag. They mix with bocaccio and copper on the same deep rock. Boat season and depth follow the Southern Management Area table, not a guess from last year.
Current CDFW regulations
- Size limit: No minimum
- Bag / possession: 2 vermilion and sunset rockfish combined, counting toward the 10-fish RCG bag
- Season: Follows Southern Management Area boat/shore rockfish rules
Sunset rockfish shares this 2-fish cap. Canary is a separate 2-fish cap.
CDFW groundfish summary — vermilion/sunset sub-limit →
Independent-site disclaimer: this summary is for orientation only and can change in-season. Confirm with CDFW before you keep a fish. Fish in LA is not affiliated with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
