Using Rockfish as Bait?

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Originally Posted by John Doe

Can you use rockfish for bait? I've heard different things?

Thanks,
JD

Originally Posted by Carrie Wilson

Using black or blue rockfish for lingcod bait?
Question: Can one use black or blue rock fish as bait to catch lingcod? I have seen people do this but I believe you cannot since rockfish are considered to be a game fish. (John C., Roseville)

Answer: Yes, anglers can take black or blue rockfish that they have caught to send back down on a hook to catch lingcod. However, while those two species do not have minimum size limits, any legal rockfish you use as bait count toward your daily bag limit of rockfish.

https://californiaoutdoorsqas.com/2016/05/
So yes you can. The bait fish should be counted toward your daily bag limit. No clue if using RF fillets would need to adhere to at-sea filleting rules but my guess would be yes.