Species guide
How to catch Plain sculpin
Myoxocephalus jaok
saltwaterCottidae
The Plain sculpin is a saltwater fish found in the Pacific Ocean. It has a fusiform body shape and can grow up to 74 cm long. This species is a predator that hunts various smaller fish and marine life.
Where they live
Found in Pacific saltwater regions, the Plain sculpin inhabits depths from shallow waters down to 680 meters. Juveniles and adults occupy a range of depths within this zone.
Typical size
Up to about 74 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- macrofauna
- marine prey
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- shrimp
- marine worms
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- small spoons
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- bait fishing
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