Copper Rockfish in Washington
Keeping rules, the WDFW record and lakes or rivers for copper rockfish.
- see pamphletlimit
- 10.00 lbsrecord
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copper rockfish under WDFW rules
WDFW prints no separate 2026-27 row for copper rockfish.
In 1989, David Northington set the state mark of 10.00 lbs at Point Roberts Reef, Whatcom County. Special Rules mention it on 1 water. The record list pairs it with Sebastes caurinus.
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- Marine Area 2, Marine Area 2-1, Marine Area 2-2marine area 2
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- Marine Area 7marine area 7
- Marine Area 8-1, Marine Area 8-2marine area 8
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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.
Where Special Rules change the copper rockfish line
On 1 water a Special Rule replaces or adds to the statewide line, printed as "rockfish".
State record copper rockfish, Washington
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Rockfish | 10.00 lbs | David Northington | Point Roberts Reef, Whatcom County | Aug. 6, 1989 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
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Fir, basalt and open water near Copper Rockfish, photographed
Photo: Jeff Hollett, CC0 1.0
Photo: Ferrous Büller, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Tim Regan, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Richard Probst – Shot in a Frame, CC BY 2.0
Where copper rockfish turn up in Washington, briefly
What is the Washington limit for copper rockfish?
WDFW prints no separate limit.
What does the Washington copper rockfish record weigh?
10.00 lbs, Point Roberts Reef, Whatcom County; David Northington, 1989.
Which lakes or rivers list copper rockfish?
This guide has not tied it to a water.
Where has WDFW planted copper rockfish?
The plants report carries no row for it.
Does any water have a Special Rule for copper rockfish?
Yes; Special Rules name it on 1 water.
How does the Washington copper rockfish season run?
No season line is printed. Emergency changes come first.
Which Washington license covers copper 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.
How do I claim a Washington copper rockfish record?
Fill in the WDFW record application, weigh the fish fresh on a certified scale and bring it to a WDFW office.
Plan a copper rockfish outing
Choose a lake, river or marine area above.