Species guide
How to catch Stargazer
Uranoscopus scaber
The Stargazer is a fascinating saltwater fish known for its unique upward-facing eyes and ability to generate electric pulses. It hides buried in sand or mud, waiting to ambush prey. This species can produce painful stings with its shoulder spines, making it a remarkable predator in its environment.
Where they live
Found in the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, Stargazers inhabit sandy or muddy bottoms from shallow waters around 15 meters down to 400 meters deep. They often bury themselves for camouflage while hunting.
Typical size
Up to about 56 cm
What they eat
- small squid
- small fish such as silversides and dragonets
- juvenile sea bream
- other small benthic fish
Best baits
- small fish strips
- fresh squid pieces
- shrimp
Best lures
- bottom bouncing jigs
- soft plastic grubs
- small swimbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing over sand or mud flats
- casting and retrieving near the seabed
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