Top Bank Rockfish Fishing Countries

The bank rockfish (*Sebastes rufus*) is a deepwater species found primarily along the Pacific coast of North America, particularly from Alaska to Baja California. Recognized for its reddish coloration and preference for rocky reefs and offshore banks, this species is valued both commercially and recreationally. The United States, especially the state of Alaska and the West Coast (notably California and Oregon), is the leading country in harvesting bank rockfish, with a well-regulated fishery that emphasizes sustainability through quotas and gear restrictions. Canada, particularly British Columbia, also supports a significant bank rockfish fishery, managed under similar conservation measures. Both countries have implemented strict management practices to prevent overfishing, given the species' slow growth and late maturity, ensuring the long-term viability of bank rockfish populations and the fishing industry that depends on them.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.