Species guide
How to catch Silverspotted sculpin
Blepsias cirrhosus
saltwatergame fishAgonidae
The silverspotted sculpin is a small, elongated saltwater fish found in the Pacific waters of North America. It is known for its distinctive silver spots and is considered a game fish. This species can reach up to 20 cm in length and inhabits depths from the surface down to 150 meters.
Where they live
Found in Pacific coastal saltwaters of North America, silverspotted sculpins live from shallow areas down to 150 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 20 cm
What they eat
- small invertebrates
- juvenile fish
- variable prey
Best baits
- small shrimp
- marine worms
- minced fish
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic grubs
- tiny spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
- bait fishing near rocky reefs
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