China Rockfish in Washington
Washington rules and water for china rockfish.
- see pamphletlimit
- 4.19 lbsrecord
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china rockfish in the Evergreen State
The 2026-27 WDFW tables give china rockfish no line of their own.
WDFW credits Steven Ripley with the record, 4.19 lbs out of Duncan Rock, Clallam County in 1989. For 1 water, the pamphlet prints a Special Rule about it. Its Latin name is Sebastes nebulosus.
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- Marine Area 1marine area 1
- Marine Area 2, Marine Area 2-1, Marine Area 2-2marine area 2
- Marine Area 3marine area 3
- Marine Area 4marine area 4
- Marine Area 5marine area 5
- Marine Area 6marine area 6
- Marine Area 7marine area 7
- Marine Area 8-1, Marine Area 8-2marine area 8
- Marine Area 9marine area 9
- Marine Area 10marine area 10
- Marine Area 11marine area 11
- Marine Area 12marine area 12
- Marine Area 13marine area 13
Printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), as posted on eRegulations; read October 31, 2026.
Waters with their own china rockfish rule
Labels like "rockfish" appear on 1 water in the Special Rules tables.
Waters that break from statewide rules
Special Rules as printed in the 2026-2027 Washington Sport Fishing Rules (WDFW pamphlet, in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027), pamphlet page 26 (pamphlet PDF), read on eRegulations October 31, 2026.Record weight for Washington china rockfish
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Rockfish | 4.19 lbs | Steven Ripley | Duncan Rock, Clallam County | July 11, 1989 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
Kin of china rockfish in the WDFW tables
- Black Rockfishsaltwater
- Blue Rockfishsaltwater
- Bocacciosaltwater
- Brown Rockfishsaltwater
- Canary Rockfishsaltwater
- Copper Rockfishsaltwater
- Deacon Rockfishsaltwater
- Greenstripe Rockfishsaltwater
- Quillback Rockfishsaltwater
- Redbanded Rockfishsaltwater
- Silvergray Rockfishsaltwater
- Tiger Rockfishsaltwater
china rockfish in Washington: questions anglers bring
What does WDFW allow for china rockfish each day?
The pamphlet carries no line just for it.
How big is the Washington record china rockfish?
It weighed 4.19 lbs, out of Duncan Rock, Clallam County in 1989; angler Steven Ripley.
Where do china rockfish live in Washington?
No lake, river or sound page carries it yet.
Do Washington hatcheries release china rockfish?
No hatchery plant of it is on file for 2026.
On which Washington waters does the china rockfish rule shift?
On 1 water the line changes.
Is the china rockfish season open now in Washington?
WDFW prints no season for it. An emergency rule may still close it.
Is a freshwater license enough for china rockfish?
Anglers 16 and older fishing marine water carry a Saltwater license ($40.71 resident, $81.70 nonresident for 2026-27) or a Combination license, plus a catch record card for salmon, sturgeon, steelhead or halibut.
Who checks a new Washington china rockfish record?
WDFW verifies records at its offices after a certified-scale weighing witnessed by two people.
Pick Washington water for china rockfish
Ramps, limits and maps sit on each page above.