CATCHING, NOT FISHING!
Rockfish jigging in Alaska is commonly considered by most as a favorite technique. Hence its unique fishing style cultivating everyone’s attention.
Rockfish jigging involves pulling up multiple species from the deep with fast action! No experience necessary and great for all ages with results that will leave your group smiling. Alaska rockfish jigging will commence after a short tutorial on the specific jigging techniques. As a result you’ll gain the confidence to succeed time and time again! Dropping and retrieving jigs shallow as 20 feet or as deep as 200 feet.
The many species of Alaska rockfish cover the entire water column. While therein lies the beauty, you never know what kind of fish you’ll pull up with the insane amount of diversity.
Take part in this amazing fishery with over 50 species of rockfish to catch! Not to mention cod, sharks and halibut may grab hold. The majority of rockfish to target for retention makeup the pelagic rockfish category.
Below we’ll discuss the details of what separates the two categories of rockfish, pelagic rockfish and non pelagic rockfish. Not to worry, your expert captain will recommend the best species suited for each occasion.
Pelagic rockfish make up the category of rockfish permitted to retain. In other words this category of rockfish grows fast and migrates regularly. Consequently the regulations allow 5 pelagic rockfish per person to be retained. This category includes; dusky, yellowtails, dark, black rocks, and widow rockfish.
However, non pelagic rockfish such as the iconic yellow eye rockfish, quillback, copper, tiger or china rockfish must be properly released. For one thing, non pelagic rockfish take an extremely long time to grow and mature. Based on that the federal law requires this category of rockfish species to be safely released.
For example, yelloweye rockfish can live up to 150 years old! Your expert captain will walk you step by step through catching and releasing these naturally stunning fish.
Process and Ship Your Fresh Alaskan Rockfish Home!
Fresh Alaskan Rockfish! – Cook Your Catch At Home
Wild Alaska rockfish is packed with lean high quality protein and offers a mildly sweet taste. Rockfish has a firm texture, offering wild versatility when preparing it in the kitchen. Personally we prefer to grill the wild Alaska rockfish and offer it with fresh vegetables and roasted potatoes.
Rockfish jigging is best from May through September!