Top Greenspotted Rockfish Fishing Countries

The Greenspotted Rockfish (Sebastes chlorostictus) is a demersal fish species native to the eastern Pacific Ocean, particularly along the west coast of North America from central California to Baja California. Recognized by its olive to reddish-brown coloration with distinctive green spots, this species inhabits rocky reefs and continental shelf waters at moderate depths. The primary countries involved in the commercial and recreational harvest of Greenspotted Rockfish are the United States and Mexico, with the majority of landings occurring in California and Baja California, respectively. The fishing industry for this species is typically small-scale, using hook-and-line, traps, and bottom trawls, and is often managed under broader rockfish regulations to ensure sustainability. While not as heavily targeted as some other rockfish species, Greenspotted Rockfish are valued for their firm, mild-flavored flesh and contribute to the diverse mixed-species rockfish fishery in the region.

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