Yelloweye rockfish regulations
Alaska · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Alaska saltwater sport-fishing reference subset is not a complete rulebook.
SPECIES LINKS
FIELD GUIDE
Sebastes ruberrimus
speciesBASICOne of the biggest members of the genus Sebastes, named for its coloration, living in rocky areas where it feeds on small fish and other rockfish.
HABITAT
Rocky areas at 51–393 m (28–215 fathoms) off Alaska, British Columbia, and the US West Coast.
SIZE
up to 36 in (0.9 m) and 17.5 kg (39 lb)
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Yelloweye rockfish identification is educational; species identification does not establish legal applicability for Alaska.
- LAST LISTED/REFERENCE LIMITS
- 1 per day and 2 in possession, except no retention Apr 1-Jun 30.
- LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
- Jan 1, 2026 through Mar 31, 2026 · 1 fish listed
- Apr 1, 2026 through Jun 30, 2026 · 0 fish listed
- Jul 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 1 fish listed
- APPLICABILITY
- The Apr 1-Jun 30 zero-retention window is encoded as a zero-bag window so the evaluator renders listed-closed during the closure. The booklet states these 2026 limits are by emergency order; anglers must carry a deepwater release device onboard. Cook Inlet & Kachemak Bay saltwater regional rule.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- ADF&G 2026 Southcentral Alaska Sport Fishing Regulations, General regulations—Cook Inlet & Kachemak Bay salt waters, Rockfish
UPDATED January 1, 2026 · CHECKED Sep 10, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026
ADF&G sport fishing regulations ↗The ADF&G page is an informational summary; the applicable state statutes and emergency orders are authoritative.
LAUNCH SITES
Curated launch sites in Alaska (1)
This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.