Greenspotted Rockfish
Sebastes chlorostictus
Also known as: Greenspotted
Size & Weight
Average Length
11.4"
Max Length
19.0"
Average Weight
0.8 lbs
Max Weight
4.0 lbs
Lifespan
46 years
Habitat
Depth Range
80 - 1080 ft
Water Temp
45-52°F
Deep rocky reefs; soft bottom near structure
Behavior
Spawning Season
Winter-spring; live birth
Migration: Generally residential; can be over soft bottom
Diet: Crustaceans; small fish; worms
Fishing Tips
PNW Season
Year-round with closures
Techniques: Deep dropping; jigging
Best Bait: Jigs; cut bait
Eating Quality
Edibility
Good
Mild; white flesh
State Records
California
2.63
lbs
Fun Facts
Pink with green spots; can be found over soft bottom unlike most rockfish
How to Identify
Green spots on body; found rocky reefs; shallow water; good eating
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Official Resources
Sources: CDFW; NOAA
Change History (Last updated Feb 10, 2026 at 02:05 PM)
| Date | Change | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 02:05 PM | Added image | — | species-34-d95af4befda4f166.jpg | Source: Mexian-fish.com |
| Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM | Updated Avg Length | — | 11.4 |