![A person holds a quillback rockfish out of the water. The dorsal spines are splayed making it evident where this fish's name came from](/sites/default/files/styles/400x240/public/0655_quillback_swingle_odfw_0.jpg?h=dc7a06cd&itok=1poA--zc)
Quillback rockfish
Quillback rockfish have extra long, strong, and sharp dorsal fin spines. They are currently prohibited from retention.
![A person holds a quillback rockfish out of the water. The dorsal spines are splayed making it evident where this fish's name came from](/sites/default/files/styles/400x240/public/0655_quillback_swingle_odfw_0.jpg?h=dc7a06cd&itok=1poA--zc)
The mainstem sockeye fishery will close as of Friday, June 28 due to high effort and catch rates.
Quillback rockfish have extra long, strong, and sharp dorsal fin spines. They are currently prohibited from retention.