Vermilion Rockfish

Sebastes miniatus

Vermilion seaperch, red snapper, red rock cod, and rasher

1/2

Central California, Southern California

average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, ratings

Minimum Size

Total Length: 12"

Limit

2 / day | 2 possessed, within RCG 10 fish limit.

Season

Open Yearly

Special Notes

Fillets must have
entire skin attached and they no minimum
length. Exempt from boat-based angler time table when spearfishing (27.20).

Toxicity

OEHHA Advisory (Refer to link):
Statewide Advisory for Eating Fish from California Coastal Locations without Site-Specific Advice

Listed as a medium mercury species of rockfish; between 2 and 4 servings per week considered safe.

OEHHA Website

Reference:

Image: Public Domain - Chad King (SIMoN / MBNMS) - http://www.mbnms-simon.org/other/photos/photo_info.php?photoID=2037

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