THE DEEPER THE WATER DEPTHS, THE BRIGHTER THE COLOR OF THIS FISH. THE MOST COMMON SIZE IS FROM 2 TO 5 POUNDS AND THEY CAN BE FOUND FROM THE BERING SEA TO BAJA, CALIFORNIA ALONG THE PACIFIC COAST. THE RED ROCKFISH IS MORE DESIRABLE THAN THE BROWN BECAUSE IT IS LESS OILY AND HAS A LONGER SHELF LIVE. THE FLAVOR IS NUTTY AND SWEET AND HAS A FINE FLAKE.