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Bocaccio (Protected)

Overview Conservation & Management Science Resources
Bocaccio are large Pacific coast rockfish with protected and non-protected populations in the Alaska and West Coast regions.

Bocaccio (Protected)

Sebastes paucispinis

Bocaccio image
Also Known As
Bocaccio, Rock Salmon, Salmon Rockfish, Pacific Red Snapper, Pacific Snapper, Oregon Red Snapper, Oregon Snapper, Longjaw, Merou, Jack, Snapper, Rock Cod, Rockfish

Protected Status

ESA Endangered
Puget Sound/Georgia Basin DPS

Quick Facts

Weight
Up to 21 pounds
Length
Up to 3 feet
Lifespan
Approximately 50 years
Threats
Bycatch, Derelict fishing gear, Habitat degradation, Habitat loss, Overfishing
Region
West Coast
bocaccio.jpg Bocaccio. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Bocaccio. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

About the Species

bocaccio.jpg Bocaccio. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Bocaccio. Credit: NOAA Fisheries

Bocaccio are large Pacific coast rockfish that are moderately slow-growing, late to mature, and long-lived. They range from Punta Blanca, Baja California, to the Gulf of Alaska off Krozoff and the Kodiak Islands, but are most common between Oregon and northern Baja California. Having struggled to recover from overfishing, the Puget Sound/Georgia Basin distinct population segment (DPS) of bocaccio is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

Non-ESA listed populations of bocaccio are harvested in commercial and recreational fisheries. Bocaccio were overfished (southern subpopulation) in the West Coast groundfish fishery and recovered well ahead of schedule.

Learn about bocaccio fisheries off the U.S. West Coast and Alaska

Status

NOAA Fisheries is committed to conserving and protecting the Puget Sound/Georgia Basin DPS of bocaccio. Our scientists and partners use a variety of innovative techniques to study, learn more about, and protect this species.

Find bocaccio status reviews

Where They Live

The Puget Sound/Georgia Basin distinct population segment of bocaccio can be found in Puget Sound south of the North Strait of Georgia and the Strait of Juan de Fuca east of Victoria Sill.

Bocaccio range map World map providing approximate representation of the bocaccio ESA-listed population's range

Threats

Because all rockfish species are an important part of the food web, actions to support rockfish recovery would benefit the Puget Sound ecosystem. For instance, larval rockfish are a food source for juvenile salmon and other marine fish and seabirds.

Rockfish are vulnerable to overfishing because many species do not begin to reproduce until they are 5 to 20 years old, and very few of their young survive to adulthood. Bocaccio can live over 50 years, and yelloweye rockfish approach up to 150 years. These traits make them susceptible to overfishing and habitat degradation.

Bocaccio were once part of a vibrant recreational and commercial groundfish fishery in Puget Sound. Washington State has closed many commercial fisheries that caught rockfish incidentally, and there is no direct commercial harvest of them in Puget Sound. Recreationally, targeting or retaining any species of rockfish in Puget Sound waters east of the Port Angeles area is not allowed.

Through work with our partners, we have supported a number of rockfish recovery actions, including derelict fishing gear surveys (PDF, 19 pages) and prevention (PDF, 15 pages) efforts, kelp conservation and recovery, the distribution of descending devices to recreational anglers, unique habitat and fish surveys, and the development of outreach materials.

Scientific Classification

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Scorpaeniformes
Family Sebastidae
Genus Sebastes
Species paucispinus

Last updated by NOAA Fisheries on 05/08/2025


Featured News

Juvenile Yelloweye Rockfish swimming under water Juvenile Yelloweye Rockfish. Credit: Dave Whitmer
Feature Story

5-Year Review Finds Yelloweye Rockfish and Bocaccio Need Continued Protection, Outlines Recovery Actions

West Coast
Anglers fishing of the side side of a boat. Recreational anglers fish for rockfish on a recreational fishing boat off Southern California. Photo: Mark Kalez
Feature Story

California Charter Boats Contribute to Rockfish Research, Support Sustainable Fishing

West Coast
50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act with smalltooth sawfish, green turtle, Atlantic salmon, staghorn, North Atlantic right whale, and Tubastraea floreana
Feature Story

The Endangered Species Act: 50 Years of Conserving Species

Alaska
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Pacific Islands
Southeast
West Coast
National
Cowcod underwater Cowcod dwell at depths up to 1,500 feet or more where they experience the high pressure of the surrounding water. Scientists attached tags to some fish to track their survival. Photo credit: NOAA Fisheries/SWFSC/Fisheries Research Division
Feature Story

Key Southern California Rockfish Species Survive Capture Over the Longer-term Following Release

West Coast
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Related Species

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Canary Rockfish

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Yelloweye Rockfish

Management Overview

The Puget Sound/Georgia Basin distinct population segment of bocaccio is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.

Through work with our partners, we have supported a number of rockfish recovery actions, including derelict fishing gear surveys (PDF, 19 pages) and prevention (PDF, 15 pages) efforts, kelp conservation and recovery, the distribution of descending devices to recreational anglers, unique habitat and fish surveys, and the development of outreach materials.


Recovery Planning and Implementation

Recovery Plan

This recovery plan outlines actions and research for the conservation and survival of threatened yelloweye rockfish and endangered bocaccio using the best available science per the requirements of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

  • Yelloweye and Bocaccio Rockfish Recovery Plan
  • Recovery Plan Fact Sheet & Frequently Asked Questions (PDF, 4 pages)
  • Remotely Operated Vehicle Surveys
  • Collaborative Genetic Research

Kelp Conservation and Recovery Plan

Kelp is a vital habitat for rockfish and numerous additional species including forage fish, invertebrates, birds, and salmon. We have partnered with a consortium of regional kelp experts to develop the Puget Sound Kelp Conservation and Recovery Plan, which was released in May of 2020.

Learn more about kelp conservation

Critical Habitat for Puget Sound/Georgia Basin Rockfish

In 2014, NOAA Fisheries issued a final rule to designate critical habitat for the Puget Sound/Georgia Basin DPS of bocaccio. 

Learn more about the critical habitat designation for Puget Sound/Georgia Basin Rockfish


Conservation Efforts

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife Permit Applications

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) submitted applications to us for four scientific research permits and one incidental take permit under the Endangered Species Act. WDFW prepared a conservation plan to minimize and mitigate effects on listed species. The permit applications are related to scientific research and fisheries management measures in Puget Sound/Georgia Basin, potentially affecting nine ESA-listed fish populations, including bocaccio and yelloweye rockfish. Following a public comment period, we released the final documents on WDFW's permit applications on November 6, 2012.

For more information, see the materials below or contact Dr. Dayv Lowry, (253) 317-1764.

  • ESA Section 10 Incidental take Permit (PDF, 6 pages)
  • Final Environmental Assessment (PDF, 145 pages)
  • WDFW Proposed Fishery Conservation Plan (PDF, 83 pages)
  • WDFW ESA Section 10 Incidental Take Permit Application (PDF, 18 pages)
  • WDFW Final Environmental Impact Statement

Salish Sea Rockfish Recovery Workshop, June 2011

The Rockfish Recovery in the Salish Sea: Research and Management Priorities Workshop on June 28-29, 2011 brought together scientists, managers, and industry professionals. Their focus was on recent and on-going research and recovery efforts of rockfish and their habitats in the Salish Sea to enable further collaboration. This workshop specifically focused on rockfish in the Salish Sea because of its unique and diverse habitats and its complex socioeconomic dynamics that influence rockfish research and recovery measures. 

View presentations from the workshop

Stewardship Resources

  • Fishing & Barotrauma
  • Report Sightings Of Derelict Fishing Gear
  • Rockfish Barotrauma Video
  • Species Identification Guide

Key Actions and Documents

Actions & Documents

Initiation of 5-Year Reviews for Eulachon, Yelloweye Rockfish, Bocaccio, and Green Sturgeon

We, NOAA Fisheries, are announcing 5-year reviews of four species listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, as amended. The four distinct population segments (DPSs) included in this notice are the southern DPS of eulachon (Thaleichthys…
  • Notice of initiation of 5-year reviews; request for information (03/05/2020, 85…
Information Gathering,
West Coast
Published
March 5, 2020

Removal of the Puget Sound/Georgia Basin Canary Rockfish DPS From the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Species; and Update and Amendment to

We, NOAA Fisheries, are issuing a final rule to remove the Puget Sound/Georgia Basin canary rockfish (Sebastes pinniger) Distinct Population Segment (DPS) from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Species and remove its critical habitat…
  • Final Rule (82 FR 7711, 01/23/2017)
Final Rule,
Alaska
West Coast
Effective
March 24, 2017

Draft Recovery Plan for Puget Sound/Georgia Basin Yelloweye Rockfish and Bocaccio

NOAA Fisheries announces the availability of the Puget Sound/Georgia Basin Yelloweye rockfish (Sebastes ruberrimus) and Bocaccio (S. paucispinis) Draft Recovery Plan (Plan) for public review. NOAA Fisheries is soliciting review and comment from the…
  • Notice of availability; request for comments (81 FR 54556, 08/16/2016)
Notice,
Alaska
West Coast
Published
August 16, 2016

Removal of the Puget Sound/Georgia Basin DPS of Canary Rockfish From the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Species; Update and Amend the

We, NOAA Fisheries, are issuing a proposed rule to remove the Puget Sound/Georgia Basin canary rockfish (Sebastes pinniger) Distinct Population Segment (DPS) from the Federal List of Threatened and Endangered Species and remove its critical habitat…
  • Proposed rule; request for comments (81 FR 43979, 07/06/2016)
Proposed Rule,
Alaska
West Coast
Published
July 6, 2016
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Science Overview

Evaluating How an Oil Spill of Diluted Bitumen Could Affect Benthic Habitats in the Central Salish Sea

The Salish Sea, a cherished and biodiverse marine environment, is at risk for a major oil spill. Commercial marine traffic has been increasing, expanding the risk of a major oil spill from oil transport, as well as from bunker fuels from other vessels. Transport of diluted bitumen (dilbit), a type of heavy oil that can sink to the seafloor and accumulate in troughs and canyons, presents unique challenges for protection of benthic habitats critical to rockfishes and other bottomfish.

A recent collaborative research project led by the Tombolo Mapping Laboratory has used tide and current predictions, sediment transport and deposition models, intimate knowledge of geomorphology, and fish distribution data to identify potential impacts of spilled dilbit in the central Salish Sea (the San Juan Archipelago). They predict where dilbit is likely to become embedded in rocky crevices, be dispersed by strong currents, accumulate and settle into sediments, or be trapped in bays. They also identify important benthic habitats likely to lie in the path of spilled and sunken oil released from various locations.

A draft report and companion maps are available below and will be submitted to the peer-reviewed journal Continental Shelf Research. An Esri StoryMap is also available that summarizes this work using interactive and engaging maps.

Report

Oil Spill Assessment Maps of the Central Salish Sea – Marine Seafloor and Coastal Habitats of Concern – A Tool for Oil Spill Mitigation within the San Juan Archipelago, San Juan County, Washington (PDF, 69 pages)

Maps

Plate 1 - Oil Spill Assessment Map – Behavior and Fate of Dilbit in the Central Salish Sea (PDF, 1 page)

Plate 2 - Oil Spill Assessment Map – Selected Potential Critical Benthic Habitats in the Central Salish Sea (PDF, 1 page)

StoryMap

Oil Spills and Benthic Habitats in the Salish Sea

Citizen Science Young of Year (YOY) Rockfish SCUBA Survey Project

Rockfish need your help!

Rockfish in Puget Sound form part of the diverse marine community that attracts thousands of divers each year, yet monitoring rockfish populations is challenging due to their habitat usage and sporadic occurrence in Puget Sound. We must collect a large amount of information to assess rockfish recovery and divers can help! A large-scale effort is underway to measure recruitment of young of year (YOY—fish that have not yet reached one year of age) and we are engaging scuba divers to assist. The collection of juvenile rockfish data is authorized under the OMB Control Number included in the Citizen Science & Crowdsourcing Information Collection page. 

Why are we interested in YOY rockfish?

Assessing the numbers and locations of YOY rockfish will help us understand preferred habitats and population characteristics. Collecting this data across multiple years and comparing it with oceanic and climatic variables could clarify conditions that lead to successful reproduction. This effort is a key part of understanding what conditions lead to successful survival of young rockfish.

How can recreational divers help?

Download our YOY survey guide linked below and conduct your own survey! Also, if you spot a YOY bocaccio, yelloweye rockfish, or canary rockfish while scuba diving, snap a picture and note your location. Then send it to us at rockfishid@noaa.gov. It's that simple! If you are not sure of the species, send it to us anyway.

Where can I find rockfish while diving?

Rockfish can be found anywhere in Puget Sound (including the San Juan Islands), and having both presence and absence data from diverse locations is key to describing settlement patterns. Working with partners, we recently developed a monitoring plan for index sites throughout Puget Sound to guide long-term survey efforts. In addition to index sites, this plan needs observations from randomized sites throughout the region. YOY rockfish can be found in various habitats, so we encourage you to branch out and try sites that may feature eelgrass, kelp, rocky reef, or soft-bottom—then be sure to report your data. You never know when you'll find a new favorite dive site!

To prepare for participation, check out our YOY survey guide for instructions and assistance with species identification. Most importantly, keep diving in Puget Sound and start (or continue) keeping an eye out for juvenile rockfish!

  • YOY Rockfish Citizen Science Survey Guide (PDF, 2 pages)
  • Download the flier (PDF, 1 page)
  • Rockfish Identification
  • 2015–2018 Rockfish YOY Summary Report (PDF, 13 pages)

Is your dive club interested in learning more about rockfish?

We would be happy to speak at your dive club and will do our best to make it to one of your meetings. For more information, you may contact:

  • James Selleck, james.selleck@noaa.gov
  • Adam Obaza, adam@pauamarineresearch.com
  • Dr. Dayv Lowry, david.lowry@noaa.gov

NOAA Fisheries' Funded Research Projects that Inform Recovery Planning

NOAA Fisheries funds several projects with key research partners to inform rockfish recovery planning.

  • Documenting Rockfish Bycatch in, and Removing Derelict Shrimp Pots with a Remotely Operated Vehicle (PDF, 16 pages)
  • Rockfish Hot Spots: Identifying Rockfish Hot Spot Areas in Puget Sound Through a Spatial Analysis of "Grey" Data, September 2016 (PDF, 24 pages)
  • Bycatch of rockfish in spot prawn traps and estimated magnitude of trap loss in Washington waters of the Salish Sea (PDF, 18 pages)
  • Evidence of habitat associations and distribution patterns of rockfish in Puget Sound from archival data (1974-1977) (PDF, 36 pages)
  • Puget Sound Derelict Gillnet Prevention Report (PDF, 15 pages)
  • Angling for Insight: Examining the Recreational Fishing Community's Knowledge, Perceptions, Practices, and Preferences to Inform Rockfish Recovery Planning in Puget Sound, Washington (PDF, 208 pages)
  • NOAA Rockfish Cooperative Research Assessment Project (PDF, 24 pages)
  • Deepwater Derelict Fishing Gear Removal Protocols (PDF, 26 pages)
  • Spatial Distribution and Magnitude of Derelict Shrimp Pots and their Potential Impacts to Rockfish in Puget Sound (PDF, 41 pages)
  • Deepwater Sidescan Sonar and Camera Surveys for Derelict Fishing Nets in Rockfish Habitat (PDF, 19 pages)
  • Perceptions of Change in Puget Sound: Documenting Historical Trends in Abundance of Marine Species Using Local Knowledge (PDF, 17 pages)

Research & Data

Critical Habitat - Maps and GIS Data (West Coast Region)

Maps and GIS data for black abalone, bocaccio, Chinook salmon, chum salmon, coho salmon, eulachon, green sturgeon, humpback whale, killer whale, leatherback turtle, sockeye salmon, steelhead trout, Steller sea lion, and yelloweye rockfish.
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Cooperative and Citizen Science on Puget Sound Rockfish

Working with the recreational fishing and SCUBA diving communities to collect data and measure recovery of endangered and threatened rockfish species in Puget Sound.
West Coast

Ecosystem Science for Endangered and Threatened Rockfish in Puget Sound

Interdisciplinary and cooperative research to measure progress towards recovery and delisting of endangered and threatened species.
West Coast

Fisheries Oceanography in the California Current

We contribute to the understanding of the effects of climate change and climate variability on pelagic fisheries, with a primary focus on the ecology of fishes living in the California Current Ecosystem and other forage species.
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Documents

Document

Yelloweye Rockfish (Sebastes ruberrimus) and Bocaccio (Sebastes paucispinis) of the Puget Sound/Georgia Basin 5-Year Review: Summary and Evaluation

Puget Sound/Georgia Basin Distinct Population Segments of Bocaccio and Yelloweye Rockfish

West Coast
Document

Economic Analysis of Critical Habitat Designation for the Georgia Basin/Puget Sound Distinct Population Segments of Yelloweye Rockfish, Canary Rockfish, and Bocaccio

The purpose of this report is to identify and analyze the potential economic impacts associated…

West Coast
Document

Final Section 4(b)(2) Report for the Designation of Critical Habitat for Yelloweye Rockfish, Canary Rockfish, and Bocaccio

This report contains NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region’s analysis for designating critical habitat…

West Coast
Document

Biological Report for the Designation of Critical Habitat for Yelloweye Rockfish, Canary Rockfish, and Bocaccio

This report contains a biological analysis compiled by the Protected Resources Division of NOAA…

West Coast
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Critical Habitat - Maps and GIS Data (West Coast Region)

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Research

Cooperative and Citizen Science on Puget Sound Rockfish

Working with the recreational fishing and SCUBA diving communities to collect data and measure recovery of endangered and threatened rockfish species in Puget Sound.

West Coast

Ecosystem Science for Endangered and Threatened Rockfish in Puget Sound

Interdisciplinary and cooperative research to measure progress towards recovery and delisting of endangered and threatened species.

West Coast

Fisheries Oceanography in the California Current

We contribute to the understanding of the effects of climate change and climate variability on pelagic fisheries, with a primary focus on the ecology of fishes living in the California Current Ecosystem and other forage species.

West Coast

Genetics, Physiology and Aquaculture in the Pacific

We conduct research across multiple focal areas and species through genetic and physiological tools to provide improved data products for managers and industry.

West Coast
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