Top Olive Rockfish Fishing Countries

The olive rockfish (Sebastes serranoides) is a medium-sized, greenish-brown member of the rockfish family, commonly found along the Pacific coast of North America, particularly from northern Baja California, Mexico, to northern California, USA. This species inhabits rocky reefs and kelp forests, making it a popular target for both commercial and recreational fisheries due to its firm, mild-flavored flesh. The top countries harvesting olive rockfish are the United States and Mexico, with the majority of commercial landings occurring in California and Baja California. In these regions, olive rockfish are caught primarily by hook-and-line, trap, and trawl methods, often as part of a mixed-species rockfish catch. While not as heavily targeted as some other rockfish species, sustainable management practices in both countries help maintain healthy populations, supporting local fishing communities and contributing to the broader Pacific groundfish fishery.

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