Whitespotted Greenling
Hexagrammos stelleri
Also known as: Whitespotted Greenling
Size & Weight
Average Length
11.4"
Max Length
19.0"
Average Weight
1.0 lbs
Max Weight
3.0 lbs
Lifespan
14 years
Habitat
Depth Range
0 - 150 ft
Water Temp
45-52°F
Rocky reefs; tide pools; kelp; shallow water
Behavior
Spawning Season
Fall-winter spawning
Migration: Generally residential
Diet: Crustaceans; small fish; worms
Fishing Tips
PNW Season
Year-round
Techniques: Shore fishing; jigging; light tackle
Best Bait: Cut bait; shrimp; worms
Eating Quality
Edibility
Good
Mild; white flesh
State Records
Washington
0.69
lbs
Fun Facts
White spots distinctive; more northerly distribution; found in tide pools
How to Identify
White spots on head and body (distinctive); found in tide pools; more northern distribution; rocky shallow water specialist
Official Resources
Sources: WDFW; NOAA
Change History (Last updated Feb 04, 2026 at 06:01 AM)
| Date | Change | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 04, 2026 06:01 AM | Added image | — | species-67-9f744d0160eae49c.jpg | Source: WDFW |
| Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM | Updated Avg Length | — | 11.4 |