Vermilion Rockfish in Washington
Where vermilion rockfish live in Washington, with the rules.
- see pamphletlimit
- 13.50 lbsrecord
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A Washington profile of vermilion rockfish
Neither the freshwater nor the marine tables single out vermilion rockfish.
The record book shows 13.50 lbs from Neah Bay, Clallam County (1998), caught by Lester Dorris, Jr. 1 Washington water pages here list the fish, Neah Bay (Marine Area 4) first. The Special Rules tables name it for 1 water. Taxonomists file it as Sebastes miniatus.
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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.
Lakes and rivers that set vermilion rockfish apart
Look for "rockfish" in the Special Rules: 1 water use them.
The biggest Washington vermilion rockfish on file
| Listing | Weight | Angler | Water | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion Rockfish (Speargun) | 13.50 lbs | Lester Dorris, Jr. | Neah Bay, Clallam County | Aug. 22, 1998 |
| Vermilion Rockfish | 8.98 lbs | Brandon Clayton | Makah Bay, Clallam County | April 30, 2023 |
WDFW sport fish records, read October 31, 2026; record list.
Washington pages listing vermilion rockfish
Coastal pages for vermilion rockfish
- Neah Bay (Marine Area 4)marine area
WDFW Fish Washington and high lake layer species lists, WDFW SWIFD distribution, record waters and 2026 trout plants; largest waters first.
Washington cousins of vermilion rockfish
- Black Rockfishsaltwater
- Blue Rockfishsaltwater
- Bocacciosaltwater
- Brown Rockfishsaltwater
- Canary Rockfishsaltwater
- China Rockfishsaltwater
- Copper Rockfishsaltwater
- Deacon Rockfishsaltwater
- Greenstripe Rockfishsaltwater
- Quillback Rockfishsaltwater
- Redbanded Rockfishsaltwater
- Silvergray Rockfishsaltwater
The shoreline country around Vermilion Rockfish, in pictures
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Evergreen State vermilion rockfish, asked and answered
How many vermilion rockfish may I keep in Washington?
It has no limit row of its own.
From which water did the Washington record vermilion rockfish come?
WDFW lists 13.50 lbs, Neah Bay, Clallam County, 1998, Lester Dorris, Jr.
What Washington water is a good bet for vermilion rockfish?
Start with Neah Bay (Marine Area 4) among 1 pages.
Are vermilion rockfish part of the WDFW plants report?
No 2026 WDFW trout plant names it.
Is the vermilion rockfish rule the same everywhere in Washington?
It differs on 1 water with Special Rules.
Is vermilion rockfish open all year in Washington?
The tables give no dates. Emergency rules can change it in season.
Which WDFW license lets me fish for vermilion 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 keeps the Washington record for vermilion rockfish?
WDFW does; marine fish are verified only at the Region 4 or Region 6 offices or Olympia headquarters.
Find vermilion rockfish within a drive
Each water listed has a Washington page.