Saltwater · Northern

Rockfish - Quillback

Take is prohibited / do not catch this species in this area context.

Ocean regulations can change in-season. Confirm with the 2026 Ocean Sport Fishing Guide and CDFW before you fish.

Species group

ROCKFISH

Season

Closed year-round

Season notes

No retention at any time in California waters. Verify current CDFW list of prohibited rockfish.

Depth limit

No retention at any depth

Daily bag limit

Take is prohibited (0 fish)

Minimum size

Take is prohibited

Gear restrictions

Take is prohibited

Identification

Gray to brown mottled w/ yellow on anterior portion of body, and w/ orange-brown spotting on lower, anterior of body; fins dark, except anterior portion of spinous dorsal fin, which is splashed w/ yellow.