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Rock Greenling
Hexagrammos lagocephalus
Also known as: Rock Trout; Red Greenling
Size & Weight
Average Length
14.4"
Max Length
24.0"
Average Weight
1.0 lbs
Max Weight
5.0 lbs
Lifespan
14 years
Habitat
Depth Range
0 - 200 ft
Water Temp
45-52°F
Rocky reefs; tide pools; kelp forests; intertidal to moderate depth
Behavior
Spawning Season
Fall-winter spawning
Migration: Generally residential
Diet: Crustaceans; small fish; worms
Fishing Tips
PNW Season
Year-round
Techniques: Jigging; bottom fishing; shore fishing
Best Bait: Cut bait; shrimp; worms
Eating Quality
Edibility
Good
Mild; white flesh
Fun Facts
Bright red around head/fins when spawning; found shallower than kelp greenling
How to Identify
Small greenish body; found rocky areas; cirri above eyes; smaller than Kelp Greenling
Commonly Confused With
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Sources: WDFW; ODFW; NOAA
Change History (Last updated Feb 04, 2026 at 06:00 AM)
| Date | Change | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 04, 2026 06:00 AM | Added image | — | species-66-21c81049598ffabc.jpg | Source: WDFW |
| Feb 04, 2026 06:00 AM | Added image | — | species-66-37af25cd968ce994.jpg | Source: ODFW |
| Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM | Updated Avg Length | — | 14.4 |