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Widow rockfish

Sebastes entomelas

Family
Sebastidae
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
2 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
5

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Anchovies

    Effective drifted or fished on a dropper loop.

  • Sardines

    Chunked or whole, great scent attractant.

  • Squid

    A versatile and durable bait option.

  • Mussels

    When fishing near mussel beds.

Artificial Lures

  • P-Line Laser Minnow JigJig

    Vertical jigging near structure.

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  • Berkley Gulp! Swimming MulletSoft Plastic

    On a jig head, retrieve with twitches.

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  • Kastmaster SpoonSpoon

    Cast and retrieve with varying speeds.

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  • Yo-Zuri Hydro MinnowCrankbait

    Trolled or cast near drop-offs.

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Techniques

Target Widow Rockfish near rocky reefs and kelp forests, using a fish finder to locate schools at varying depths.

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Where to Find Widow rockfish

Alaska, United States2 spotsSaskatchewan, Canada1 spotsBritish Columbia, Canada1 spotsMassachusetts, United States1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Widow rockfish?+

Popular baits for Widow rockfish include Anchovies, Sardines, Squid, Mussels, P-Line Laser Minnow Jig. Tip: Target Widow Rockfish near rocky reefs and kelp forests, using a fish finder to locate schools at varying depths.

Where can I catch Widow rockfish?+

Widow rockfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Alaska, United States; Saskatchewan, Canada; British Columbia, Canada. WikiCatch lists 5 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Widow rockfish get?+

Widow rockfish (Sebastes entomelas) can reach up to 60.0000024 cm in length and 2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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