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Black Rockfish (Sebastes melanops) Black Snapper, Black Bass, Gray Rockfish, Red Snapper

Black rockfish occur from Paradise Cove, California, to Amchitka Island, Alaska. They are wide-ranging fish that can live on the surface or on the bottom to 1,200 feet near rocky reefs or in open water over deep banks or drop-offs.

These fish are commonly caught from commercial passenger fishing vessels and when trolling for salmon in shallow rocky environments.

Maximum Length      2 feet
Average Lifespan    50 years

Status                       Not threatened.

Considered a tasty fish


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