California Rockfishes and Associated Species

With more than 60 species of rockfishes found along the California coast, identifying catch can be difficult for novice anglers, experienced anglers, and charterboat crewmembers alike. With current ocean sportfishing regulations putting sublimits on some species and requiring anglers to release others, the ability to correctly identify catch has become even more important.

Recognizing the need for a guide to help passengers and crewmembers properly identify rockfish, the Fishery Enhancement and Research Foundation (FERF) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are proud to present California Rockfishes and Associated Species.

California Rockfishes and Associated Species is a full-color guide developed by the Fishery Enhancement and Research Foundation, in collaboration with Edgar Roberts of CDFW. This guide features high quality color photos of sport-caught fish fresh out of the water, maps showing the range of each species within California, maximum age, length and maturity information, as well as key anatomical features used to identify each fish.

Free copies of the guide were being mailed to all permitted sport fishing boats in the state, so look for it posted in the galley or cabin window of your favorite 1/2 day or 3/4 day sport boat the next time you're out.

Visit www.RockfishID.com to order your copy of California Rockfishes and Associated Species.