Marine Fish and Shellfish Identification On this page Marine Species Portal Rockfish ID Invertebrate / Algae ID General ID ID Quiz Fishing Passport Marine Species Portal Learn more on the Marine Species Portal Rockfish Identification Nearshore Rockfish of California (PDF) Yelloweye Rockfish, Vermilion/Sunset Rockfish, and Canary Rockfish ID (PDF) Yellowtail Rockfish, Olive Rockfish, and Widow Rockfish ID (PDF) Copper Rockfish, Gopher Rockfish, and Canary Rockfish ID (PDF) Quillback Rockfish, Copper Rockfish, and Gopher Rockfish ID (PDF) Quillback Rockfish, China Rockfish, and Black-and-Yellow Rockfish ID (PDF) Black Rockfish and Blue Rockfish ID English Version (PDF) Versión en español (PDF) Phiên bản việt nam (PDF) 中文版 (PDF) Shelf Rockfish found off the California Coast (PDF) Slope Rockfish found off the California Coast (PDF) Northern California Rockfish Identification(PDF) (RecFIN) Central and Southern California Rockfish Identification (PDF) (RecFIN) Rockfish Identification Tips (Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife) Rockfish Identification Resource (Alaska Fisheries Science Center) Invertebrate and Algae Identification Dungeness Crab of California and Its Close Relatives Abalone Key Characteristics Abalone Identification Cards Commonly Harvested Kelp and Other Marine Algae Underwater Species Identification - Invertebrates (Video) (Reef Check California) Underwater Species Identification - Algae (Video) (Reef Check California) General Marine Fish Identification Guide To The Coastal Marine Fishes of California (Fish Bulletin 157) How Old Are the Fish I Am Catching? English Version (PDF) Versión en español (PDF) 简体中文版 (PDF) California Sport Fish Identification Flyer (PDF) Common Surfperches of California (PDF) A Guide to Southern California Beach Fishing (PDF) includes images of some common species A Guide to Central California Beach Fishing (PDF) includes images of some common species Flatfishes of Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino Counties (PDF) Grouper Identification (PDF) Marine Bait Fishes of Northern California (PDF) Silver (Coho) Salmon Identification (PDF) White Sharks and Similar Species (PDF) Underwater Species Identification - Fish (Video) (Reef Check California) Marine Fish Identification Quiz Try these fish identification quizzes and see how well you know your California marine fishes! Not only are these quizzes fun, but you may also learn some important information about these species and fishing regulations pertaining to them. California Fishing Passport A fishing incentive and recognition program to highlight and promote fishing throughout the state. Pick up your free copy of the California Fishing Passport book listing 150 different popular fresh and saltwater finfish and shellfish that occur throughout the state. Try to catch one of every species listed, and you will receive stamps in your passport book documenting each achievement.