Species guide
How to catch Red Irish lord
Hemilepidotus
saltwatergame fishCottidae
The Red Irish lord is a predatory saltwater fish found along the Pacific coast of North America. It has an elongated body and can grow up to 51 cm long. This species hunts various marine prey including fish and crabs.
Where they live
Lives in saltwater from shallow waters to depths of 450 meters in the Pacific regions of North America. Commonly found near the seafloor.
Typical size
Up to about 51 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- king crabs
- snow crabs
- spider crabs
- barnacles
Best baits
- pieces of fish
- crab meat
- shellfish
Best lures
- soft plastic grubs
- jigs
- small spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- bait fishing
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