Top Chilipepper Rockfish Fishing Countries

The Chilipepper Rockfish (Sebastes goodei) is a vibrant, reddish-orange fish native to the Pacific coast of North America, particularly abundant from British Columbia, Canada, down to Baja California, Mexico. This species is known for its slender body and is commonly found at depths of 50 to 500 meters over the continental shelf and upper slope. The commercial harvest of chilipepper rockfish is primarily concentrated in the United States, especially off the coasts of California and Oregon, where it forms an important part of the groundfish trawl and hook-and-line fisheries. Canada also contributes to the catch, though on a smaller scale. Historically, chilipepper rockfish has been a valuable species for local markets and export, with strict management measures in recent decades to ensure sustainable harvests and recovery of depleted stocks. The U.S. remains the leading country in chilipepper rockfish landings due to its extensive Pacific coastline and well-developed fisheries infrastructure.

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