Quillback rockfish Regulations in Oregon (2026)

Where

Ocean

Size limit

Minimum size commercial: Quillback rockfish 12 in.

Bag limit

Black and Blue Rockfish Permit WITH a Nearshore Endorsement - Quillback rockfish: retention and landing prohibited for all non-trawl gear

• It is unlawful to take black rockfish, blue rockfish, or nearshore fishery species by any means other than hook-and-line gear (including pole-and-line, troll, longline, cable gear, and stick gear), except as allowed for incidental catch in other fisheries.
• The table below summarizes the initial bimonthly vessel limits for Nearshore Fish, Black Rockfish, and Blue and Deacon Rockfish set for 2026. See the action notices for any recent changes and current regulations. Per-trip limits for the Black Rockfish Management Areas are suspended for 2026, and permitted vessels may land up to the current bimonthly period limit on a single fishing trip.
• Black and Blue Rockfish Permit WITHOUT a Nearshore Endorsement: 15 pounds per day for other Nearshore Fish combined not to exceed bimonthly vessel limits for permits with a Nearshore Endorsement. Quillback rockfish: retention and landing prohibited for all non-trawl gear
• Open access vessel without a Black and Blue Rockfish Permit: Up to 15 pounds of Black Rockfish, Blue and Deacon Rockfish or Nearshore Fish combined per day; must be less than or equal to 25% of the landing for each trip; cannot exceed the bimonthly vessel limits set for vessels with a Black and Blue Rockfish Permit.
• Black and Blue Rockfish Restricted Participation Permit with a Nearshore Endorsement required (limits above).
• Federal trip limits apply in the EEZ; see the 'Federal waters (EEZ)' records.

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