Fishing for Vermilion rockfish

Sebastes miniatus

The vermilion rockfish is a vibrant, deep-bodied fish found in rocky reefs and kelp forests along the Pacific coast. It typically measures 12-24 inches and weighs 4-7 pounds. With a diet consisting of crustaceans and smaller fish, this species is known for its solitary and territorial behavior, often residing at depths of 50-500 feet. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

49 ft - 899 ft

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Vermilion rockfish

16 in · 2 lb

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Vermilion rockfish

Quivira Basin

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Vermilion rockfish

San Diego County Coast

9 in · 6 oz

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Humboldt County Coast

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Vermilion rockfish

Santa Cruz County Coast

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Vermilion rockfish

San Diego County Coast

24 in · 11 lb

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Vermilion rockfish

San Diego County Coast

24 in · 11 lb

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Vermilion rockfish

Possession Sound

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Vermilion rockfish

20 in · 5 lb

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Vermilion rockfish

Point Loma

17 in · 4 lb

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