Canary Rockfish
Sebastes pinniger
FR Sébaste canari · ES Rocote canario
Also known as: Orange RockfishRocote CanarioSébaste CitronRocote canarioSébaste canari
Reef/KelpBoat
DeepwaterReef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight structure fishing
Depth
40–270m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–AugGood Apr–Sep
Depth range
40–270mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Jigging80%
Bottom Fishing / Ledgering65%
Preferred seabed
RockMixed
Findr bio
Sunset-orange showoff of the reef – drop a jig to structure and I'll flash bright enough to spot before the net even touches water.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Wreck reefDeep water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSoft plastics
Diet
KrillSmall fishHerringShrimp
Effective techniques
JiggingBottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
Day
Three bright orange stripes slash across my head like war paint – named for the same golden hue as the songbird.
Field notes
Where to find them
Pacific NW/California deep reef
Where they hang out
Deep reef structure
Prime time
Year-round; daylight structure fishing
Tide game
Moderate
What they're into
Squid strips over deep structure
Temperature vibe
Cold-water species
Fave weather
Calm seas needed to hold position over structure
Fun fact about me
Named for my sunset-yellow colouring, not my singing voice.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Size/bag limits, depth closures — check state rulesState fisheries agency (e.g. CDFW, WDFW)
Looking after them
Least Concern