Widow Rockfish
Sebastes entomelas
Also known as: Widow; Brown Bomber
Size & Weight
Average Length
12.6"
Max Length
21.0"
Average Weight
1.5 lbs
Max Weight
5.0 lbs
Lifespan
60 years
Habitat
Depth Range
50 - 1200 ft
Water Temp
45-52°F
Mid-water over rocky reefs; schooling; pelagic
Behavior
Spawning Season
Winter-spring; live birth
Migration: Seasonal vertical movements; schools move
Diet: Krill; small fish; euphausiids
Fishing Tips
PNW Season
Year-round with closures
Techniques: Mid-water jigging; shrimp flies
Best Bait: Shrimp flies; small jigs
Eating Quality
Edibility
Good
Mild; white flesh
Fun Facts
Highly pelagic; form large schools; important commercial species
How to Identify
Reddish-brown body; white mouth; highly pelagic; form large schools; found 50-1200 feet; important commercial species
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Sources: WDFW; ODFW; CDFW; NOAA
Change History (Last updated Feb 02, 2026 at 10:33 AM)
| Date | Change | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM | Updated Avg Length | — | 12.6 |