Species guide
How to catch Blacknose sculpin
Icelus canaliculatus
saltwaterCottidae
The Blacknose sculpin is a small, elongated saltwater fish found in the Pacific Ocean. It is a predator that hunts macrofauna and can inhabit depths ranging from 20 to over 1000 meters. This species is not considered a game fish.
Where they live
Lives in Pacific saltwater, typically found from shallow 20 meters to deep waters over 1000 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 21 cm
What they eat
- macrofauna
- small marine animals
Best baits
- small shrimp
- marine worms
- small baitfish
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic grubs
- tiny spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- slow jigging
- light tackle fishing
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