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Honeycomb cowfish

Acanthostracion polygonium

Family
Ostraciidae
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
4 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small Crabs

    Honeycomb Cowfish eat small crabs on the seabed.

  • Shrimp

    Live shrimp are a universally effective bait.

  • Marine Worms

    Sandworms or bloodworms work well.

  • Small Hermit Crabs

    A natural part of their diet.

Artificial Lures

  • Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Scented baits increase your chance for hookup.

    Buy
  • Z-Man TRD BugZSoft Plastic

    Use a jighead with an exposed hook.

    Buy
  • Strike King Bitsy Bug Mini CrawJig

    Crawfish imitation, good on the bottom.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Gekkabijin Silver Wolf Chi Nu HookJig

    Work it slowly close to reef structure

    Buy

Techniques

Fish slowly near the bottom, as honeycomb cowfish are not fast swimmers and prefer foraging on the seabed; use a small hook.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Honeycomb cowfish?+

Popular baits for Honeycomb cowfish include Small Crabs, Shrimp, Marine Worms, Small Hermit Crabs, Gulp! Sandworm. Tip: Fish slowly near the bottom, as honeycomb cowfish are not fast swimmers and prefer foraging on the seabed; use a small hook.

How big do Honeycomb cowfish get?+

Honeycomb cowfish (Acanthostracion polygonium) can reach up to 50 cm in length and 4.0435 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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