Saltwater · Northern
Flatfish - Rock Sole
Ocean regulations can change in-season. Confirm with the 2026 Ocean Sport Fishing Guide and CDFW before you fish.
Species group
FLATFISH
Season
Open all year
Depth limit
None
Daily bag limit
10 of any one species applies to rock sole, sand sole, butter sole, curlfin sole, rex sole, and flathead sole
Minimum size
None
Gear restrictions
May be taken only on hook-and-line or by hand. Any number of hooks and lines may be used
Identification
The rock sole is a right-eyed flounder. Its upper surface is grey to olive to dark brown or black, lighter or darker mottling, and is sometimes marked with yellow or red spots; the underside is light. Its dorsal and anal fins have dark blotches or bars, and near the tail fins may be yellowish. The caudal fin is convex - rounded or broadly v-shaped. It has a small mouth with fleshy lips, and teeth are more strongly developed on the underside