Copper Rockfish
The copper rockfish, Sebastes caurinus, is a marine fish found in the eastern Pacific from Alaska to Baja California. Recognizable by its coppery brown color with pink or yellow blotches, it prefers rocky reefs and kelp forests. This species is popular in commercial and recreational fishing due to its firm, tasty flesh.
Length~30 (max 58)
Weight~1 (max 3)
WaterSalt
Water Temp1-15° F
Depth3-183 ft
- Other namesCopper seaperch
- Length~30 (max 58)
- Weight~1 (max 3)
- WaterSalt
- Water Temp1-15° F
- Depth3-183 ft
Popular lures for Copper Rockfish
Regulation for Copper Rockfish
- SeasonOpen from July 16 to December 31
- Bag limit1
- Vessel limit-
- Trophy limits-
- Max sizeNo
- Min sizeNo
- Measurement-
- Prohibited methods-
Living Conditions
🐟 Habitat preferences
- Copper rockfish inhabit shallow, protected bays, inlets, and rocky reefs
- They prefer depths from shallow coastal waters to deeper offshore environments
- Their diet includes benthic invertebrates and small fish, making them versatile feeders
- Juveniles are found in weedy bays and around docks or floating debris
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- Copper rockfish are viviparous, giving birth to live young after internal fertilization
- They spawn in protected coastal areas, where larvae are planktonic before settling
- Young rockfish grow in shallow, vegetated areas before moving to adult habitats
- These fish exhibit strong site fidelity, often returning to the same spawning and feeding grounds