Species guide
How to catch Great sculpin
Myoxocephalus polyacanthocephalus
saltwatergame fishCottidae
The Great sculpin is a robust predator found in the North Pacific. It can grow up to 80 cm long and weigh as much as 9 kg. This species hunts a variety of fish and crustaceans in saltwater habitats.
Where they live
Great sculpins inhabit saltwater regions of the North Pacific, living from shallow waters to depths of about 775 meters. They are commonly found around the sea floor where they hunt for prey.
Typical size
Up to about 80 cm
What they eat
- pollock
- capelin
- flatfish
- crab species
- macrofauna
Best baits
- cut fish
- crab chunks
- shrimp
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic baits
- sinking spoon lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- bait fishing
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