There are many rockfish in the sea, over 70 members of the rockfish family populate the Pacific from Alaska to Mexico. Yellow eye, spot belly, Chilipepper, a colorful collection of characteristics and names to match. Rockfish have a wonderful flavor, sweet, almost nutty, with a firm texture and nice flake when cooked. Great for roasting, baking, broiling or sauteing, and rockfish also works great in soups and stews.