Sebastes paucispinis
How to identify a Bocaccio
Bocaccio are found in kelp forests and rocky reefs; suspend on structure. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.
EnvironmentSaltwater
SeasonOpen seasons vary by region/depth; check regulations
Habitat and range
Kelp forests and rocky reefs; suspend on structure
Where to catch Bocaccio
- Channel Islands (CA) — all species we list for this fishery
- Monterey Bay — all species we list for this fishery
- Pacific Northwest banks
Bocaccio by state
State season calendars that list Bocaccio — each shows the months it is in season and the official licence source:
- California — seasons, best months and licence info
- Oregon — seasons, best months and licence info
- Washington — seasons, best months and licence info
Baits and lures
Shrimp flies · metal jigs · swimbaits · bait strips
Related species
Often caught in the same waters or confused with Bocaccio:
- Bonefish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Brassy Trevally — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Brown Rockfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Bull Ray — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Bull Shark — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Bumphead Parrotfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
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