Species guide
How to catch Spinyhead sculpin
Dasycottus setiger
saltwatergame fishPsychrolutidae
The Spinyhead sculpin is a distinctive saltwater fish known for its spiny head and fusiform body shape. It inhabits soft bottom areas and can grow up to 73 cm long. This species is a predator that hunts macrofauna, especially krill species like Euphausia pacifica.
Where they live
Found along the Pacific coasts of North America, the Spinyhead sculpin inhabits soft bottom habitats from shallow waters at 15 meters down to deep areas reaching 850 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 73 cm
What they eat
- krill (Euphausia pacifica)
- small crustaceans
- macrofauna
Best baits
- shrimp
- small baitfish
- cut bait
- shrimp imitation baits
Best lures
- soft plastic lures
- jigs
- small spoons
- deep-water jigging lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- deep-water fishing
- using baited hooks near the sea floor
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