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Red Irish lord

Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus

Family
Cottidae
Max Length
51 cm
Max Weight
1.1 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
20

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Sand Shrimp

    Effective on rocky bottoms.

  • Pile Worms

    Good all-around bait.

  • Small Crabs

    A natural food source.

  • Mussels

    Use fresh for best results.

Artificial Lures

  • Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Fish slowly near the bottom.

    Buy
  • Kastmaster SpoonSpoon

    Silver or gold colors work well.

    Buy
  • Buzz BombJig

    Drop and retrieve near structure.

    Buy
  • Worden's Rooster TailSpinner

    White or chartreuse colors.

    Buy

Techniques

Target rocky areas and structure near the bottom with slow retrieves, as Red Irish lords are ambush predators.

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Where to Find Red Irish lord

Alaska, United States8 spotsBritish Columbia, Canada7 spotsOntario, Canada2 spotsLouisiana, United States1 spotsManitoba, Canada1 spotsQuébec, Canada1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Red Irish lord?+

Popular baits for Red Irish lord include Sand Shrimp, Pile Worms, Small Crabs, Mussels, Berkley Gulp! Sandworm. Tip: Target rocky areas and structure near the bottom with slow retrieves, as Red Irish lords are ambush predators.

Where can I catch Red Irish lord?+

Red Irish lord can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Alaska, United States; British Columbia, Canada; Ontario, Canada. WikiCatch lists 20 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Red Irish lord get?+

Red Irish lord (Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus) can reach up to 50.999998999999995 cm in length and 1.1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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