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Pacific staghorn sculpin

Leptocottus armatus

Family
Cottidae
Max Length
46 cm
Max Weight
3.1 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
103

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Pile worms

    Effective in muddy or sandy areas.

  • Bloodworms

    Another good choice for soft bottoms.

  • Grass shrimp

    Excellent natural forage for staghorn sculpin.

  • Small pieces of clam

    Use on a small hook near the bottom.

Artificial Lures

  • Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Scented; works well on a Carolina rig.

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  • Mepps Aglia #2Spinner

    Silver blade attracts attention.

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  • Kastmaster Spoon 1/4 ozSpoon

    Cast and retrieve near the bottom.

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  • Z-Man TRD BugZSoft Plastic

    Use with a jig head. Effective in estuaries.

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  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F7Crankbait

    Twitch and pause retrieve is productive.

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Techniques

Fish near the bottom in shallow, brackish waters or estuaries, using a slow retrieve or allowing bait to sit.

Where to Find Pacific staghorn sculpin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Pacific staghorn sculpin?+

Popular baits for Pacific staghorn sculpin include Pile worms, Bloodworms, Grass shrimp, Small pieces of clam, Berkley Gulp! Sandworm. Tip: Fish near the bottom in shallow, brackish waters or estuaries, using a slow retrieve or allowing bait to sit.

Where can I catch Pacific staghorn sculpin?+

Pacific staghorn sculpin can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include British Columbia, Canada; Washington, United States; Oregon, United States. WikiCatch lists 103 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Pacific staghorn sculpin get?+

Pacific staghorn sculpin (Leptocottus armatus) can reach up to 46.0000008 cm in length and 3.0778 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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