Halfbanded Rockfish in California
Bag rules, records and waters: halfbanded rockfish.
- 10 a daydaily bag
About California halfbanded rockfish
CDFW groups Halfbanded rockfish (Sebastes semicinctus) with its rockfish species, on salt water. Anglers may keep 10 a day (Northern Groundfish Management Area), size none.
It shows up along the north, central and south coast, per CDFW.
The CDFW profile of halfbanded rockfish
“Northern Washington to Bahia de Sebastian Vizcaino in central Baja California, Mexico.”
“Found in soft to mixed bottoms and cobble-mud along bank edges in depths from 15 to 402 meters (49 to 1,319 feet).”
- SizeMaximum length 25 centimeters (10 inches)
- SeasonRockfish have complex seasons and area restrictions that change based on various stock assessments and other factors. For current fishing information see: Summary of Recreational Groundfish Regulations (by Management Area) Commercial Ground
- GearLegal recreational gears for halfbanded rockfish include hook and line and spear. Legal commercial gears for halfbanded rockfish vary by sector and may include a variety of hook and line gears as well as gill nets, trawls, and traps.
- Where fishedAvailable statewide
Quoted from CDFW, checked October 2026.
Bag limits for halfbanded rockfish
| Where | Daily bag | Size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Groundfish Management Area | 10 a day | none | April 1 – December 31: open all depths |
| Mendocino Groundfish Management Area | 10 a day | none | April 1 – December 31: open all depths |
| San Francisco Groundfish Management Area | 10 a day | none | April 1 – December 31: open all depths |
| Central Groundfish Management Area | 10 a day | none | April 1 – December 31: open all depths |
| Southern Groundfish Management Area | 10 a day | none | Apr. 1 – Jun. 30: open all depths; Jul. 1 – Sep. 30: 50 fathom – inshore only; Oct. 1 – Dec. 31: 50 fathom – offshore only (take prohibited shoreward of the 50 |
CDFW 2026 Freshwater and Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations. All California limits.
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halfbanded rockfish in California: what people ask
What are the rules for keeping halfbanded rockfish?
10 a day (Northern Groundfish Management Area), size none.
What is the California record halfbanded rockfish?
The record table has no entry.
Which California lakes hold halfbanded rockfish?
Available statewide
Does CDFW stock halfbanded rockfish?
No 2026 plants are listed.
What Latin name does CDFW use for halfbanded rockfish?
Maximum length 25 centimeters (10 inches)
When is the season for halfbanded rockfish?
April 1 – December 31: open all depths
Which license do I buy for halfbanded rockfish?
License from 16 ($64.54); some species need report cards too.
Which charters catch halfbanded rockfish?
See the guides page.