Species guide
How to catch Skilfish
Erilepis zonifer
saltwatergame fishAnoplopomatidae
Skilfish are large, deepwater fish found offshore around rocky bottoms. Juveniles drift near seaweed, while adults stay deep and rocky. They are prized by anglers for their size and fight.
Where they live
Skilfish live in deep saltwater rocky habitats off the Pacific coast of North America, ranging from near surface for juveniles to depths around 680 meters for adults.
Typical size
Up to about 183 cm
What they eat
- squid
- small fish
Best baits
- squid
- cut fish
Best lures
- deep-diving jigs
- heavy spoons
How to fish for them
- deep jigging
- bottom fishing
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