China rockfish

China rockfish are generally solitary and reside in spaces between rocks.

a person holds a china rockfish out of the water. The fish is black with yellow spots and a yellow lateral line stripe that extends up the second dorsal spine

Features: These fish have a dark blue or black body, mottled with yellow and with a broad yellow stripe running along their side.

Habitat: The China rockfish dwells in relatively shallow water, 10- to 400-feet deep, on rocky reefs. 

Technique: They readily take both bait and lures. China rockfish will be caught in areas with lots of rocks and crevasses, and by keeping the bait or lure very close to the bottom.

Angler fly fishing in a stream

Check out the Latest Recreation Report

Current conditions and opportunities to fish, hunt and see wildlife. Updated weekly by fish and wildlife biologists throughout the state.

Visit Recreation Report