noun
- any of various marine fish that live among rocks or have a rocky appearance, especially those of the family Scorpaenidae
- a striped bass
Usage: regional; especially Mid-Atlantic
Examples
- The fisherman caught a large rockfish off the California coast.
- Rockfish are popular among recreational anglers in the Pacific Northwest.
- The restaurant served grilled rockfish with lemon and herbs.
- Many species of rockfish live in deep waters near rocky reefs.
- In Maryland, rockfish refers to the striped bass found in Chesapeake Bay.
- The rockfish population has recovered thanks to fishing regulations.