Species guide
How to catch Gilbert's Irish Lord
Hemilepidotus gilberti
saltwaterCottidae
Gilbert's Irish Lord is a small saltwater fish known for its elongated body and predatory behavior. It inhabits depths from shallow waters down to 600 meters in the Pacific Ocean. This species hunts various small marine animals as its natural diet.
Where they live
Found in Pacific saltwater regions from shallow areas to deep waters around 600 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 36 cm
What they eat
- small marine animals
- macrofauna
Best baits
- small fish strips
- shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- small spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
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