Brown Rockfish

Other names: Brown seaperch, Chocolate bass, Brown bass, Brown bomber

The brown rockfish, Sebastes auriculatus, is a marine fish found along the eastern Pacific coast, from Alaska to Baja California. Known for its mottled brown coloration and dark blotch on the gill cover, it inhabits shallow waters, bays, and rocky reefs. This species is popular among recreational anglers and has firm, tasty flesh.

Length
~25 (max 56)
Weight
~- (max 3)
Water
Salt
Depth
2-287 ft

Other names
Brown seaperch, Chocolate bass, Brown bass, Brown bomber
Length
~25 (max 56)
Weight
~- (max 3)
Water
Salt
Depth
2-287 ft

Popular lures for Brown Rockfish

Anchovy

Rat-L-Trap

Sardines

Tady 4/0

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Regulation for Brown Rockfish

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Season
Open from April 01 to September 15
Bag limit
10
Vessel limit
-
Trophy limits
-
Max size
No
Min size
No
Measurement
-
Prohibited methods
-

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Living Conditions

🐟 Habitat preferences
- Found in shallow coastal waters, rocky reefs, and bays
- Prefers sheltering in weed-covered rocks or around pilings
- Feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and invertebrates
- Juveniles and adults can often be found in similar habitats, exhibiting a preference for structured environments
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- Viviparous, giving birth to live young
- Spawning occurs in late winter to early spring
- Larvae are planktonic, drifting with currents before settling
- Adults exhibit site fidelity, often returning to the same areas for feeding and breeding