Noted for
having three separate dorsal fins, and long barbel, this fish
is usually brown to gray on dorsal surface, shading into lighter
hues on sides. Large brown spots are numerous on back and sides.
Anus is located below second dorsal fin. A valuable commercial
product of the deepwater, trawl fishing industry. Length to 36
inches. (No trophy) Edibility "B"
Called "the blackest fish on the dock"
this fish is black or greenish gray on dorsal surface, light
gray on sides. Sometimes called "black cod" but is
not a cod. Gill cover has a black lining and there is no barbel.
Sablefish have two, almost equal sired, dorsal fins. Adults caught
in deep water can reach a length of 3 feet, but young usually
range from 10 to 20 inches, and at times occur in shallow shoreline
areas where they can be taken by sport anglers. Adults are excellent
when smoked (No trophy) Edibility "B". Some people
regard this fish very higly and might give it an "A"
rating.
Nicknamed Bigeye, it is identified
by the olive green to brown color on dorsal surface, which is
often mottled. Barbel is either tiny or nonexistent, and the
dorsal fins are well separated. Bigeyes are usually - small with
soft flesh, and are not classified as a premium meat fish. Juvenile
fish have a pair of narrow yellow bands along sides. Length to
36 inches. (No trophy) Edibility "B"
There are many kinds of rockfish common to
Southeast Alaska, most are identified by platelike scales and
fins tipped with sharp spines. Colors range from bright red,
orange or brown to bright green or greenish black Most species
are caught in deep water and have a gas bladder which greatly
expands when water pressure is quickly decreased by bringing
the fish to the surface, often destroying them. Handle with care
because of the spines. Length to 2 feet (No trophy) Edibility
"A"
Recognized by a large head with
eyes placed high, splotchy colors, lack of scales and numerous
spiny protrusions on all fins. Variable colors, with shades ranging
from olive green to brown, dark pink or maroon, fins are usually
banded with dark brown or black. A puncture wound caused by the
spines may become irritated and infected. Length to 24 inches.
(No trophy) Edibility "C"
A small member of the shark family, these
fish have two dorsal fins and no anal fin. Dorsal fins may be
preceded by prominent spines. Usually blackish brown or slate
green in color, they are migratory and known to eat at least
27 other species of fish. Once harvested only for their livers,
which were rendered for the vitamin A rich oil. Lengths range
from 3 to 6 feet. (No trophy) Edibility "C"
Noted for
having three separate dorsal fins, and long barbel, this fish
is usually brown to gray on dorsal surface, shading into lighter
hues on sides. Large brown spots are numerous on back and sides.
Anus is located below second dorsal fin. A valuable commercial
product of the deepwater, trawl fishing industry. Length to 36
inches. (No trophy) Edibility "B"
Called "the blackest fish on the dock"
this fish is black or greenish gray on dorsal surface, light
gray on sides. Sometimes called "black cod" but is
not a cod. Gill cover has a black lining and there is no barbel.
Sablefish have two, almost equal sired, dorsal fins. Adults caught
in deep water can reach a length of 3 feet, but young usually
range from 10 to 20 inches, and at times occur in shallow shoreline
areas where they can be taken by sport anglers. Adults are excellent
when smoked (No trophy) Edibility "B". Some people
regard this fish very higly and might give it an "A"
rating.
Nicknamed Bigeye, it is identified
by the olive green to brown color on dorsal surface, which is
often mottled. Barbel is either tiny or nonexistent, and the
dorsal fins are well separated. Bigeyes are usually - small with
soft flesh, and are not classified as a premium meat fish. Juvenile
fish have a pair of narrow yellow bands along sides. Length to
36 inches. (No trophy) Edibility "B"
There are many kinds of rockfish common to
Southeast Alaska, most are identified by platelike scales and
fins tipped with sharp spines. Colors range from bright red,
orange or brown to bright green or greenish black Most species
are caught in deep water and have a gas bladder which greatly
expands when water pressure is quickly decreased by bringing
the fish to the surface, often destroying them. Handle with care
because of the spines. Length to 2 feet (No trophy) Edibility
"A"
Recognized by a large head with
eyes placed high, splotchy colors, lack of scales and numerous
spiny protrusions on all fins. Variable colors, with shades ranging
from olive green to brown, dark pink or maroon, fins are usually
banded with dark brown or black. A puncture wound caused by the
spines may become irritated and infected. Length to 24 inches.
(No trophy) Edibility "C"
A small member of the shark family, these
fish have two dorsal fins and no anal fin. Dorsal fins may be
preceded by prominent spines. Usually blackish brown or slate
green in color, they are migratory and known to eat at least
27 other species of fish. Once harvested only for their livers,
which were rendered for the vitamin A rich oil. Lengths range
from 3 to 6 feet. (No trophy) Edibility "C"