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Spotted ratfish

Hydrolagus colliei

Family
Chimaeridae
Max Length
100 cm
Max Weight
2 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
3

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Squid

    Effective, durable, and widely available bait.

  • Shrimp

    A natural food source, use fresh or frozen.

  • Cut Bait (Herring/Sardine)

    Oily and smelly, attracts ratfish from a distance.

  • Clams

    Good for bottom fishing, attracts with scent.

Artificial Lures

  • Kastmaster 1 ozSpoon

    Cast far and retrieve slowly near the bottom.

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  • Crippled Herring 4 inchJig

    Effective jigging near the sea floor.

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  • Savage Gear Sand Eel 5 inchSoft Plastic

    Mimics natural prey, good on a jig head.

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  • Luhr-Jensen Coyote Spoon 4 inchSpoon

    Troll slowly near bottom structure.

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  • Berkley Gulp! Sandworm 6 inchSoft Plastic

    Scent attracts ratfish, use with jighead.

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Techniques

Spotted ratfish are bottom feeders; target areas with soft bottoms near structure. Use a slow retrieve or fish bait directly on the seabed.

Where to Find Spotted ratfish

Alaska, United States1 spotsManitoba, Canada1 spotsOntario, Canada1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Spotted ratfish?+

Popular baits for Spotted ratfish include Squid, Shrimp, Cut Bait (Herring/Sardine), Clams, Kastmaster 1 oz. Tip: Spotted ratfish are bottom feeders; target areas with soft bottoms near structure. Use a slow retrieve or fish bait directly on the seabed.

Where can I catch Spotted ratfish?+

Spotted ratfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Alaska, United States; Manitoba, Canada; Ontario, Canada. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Spotted ratfish get?+

Spotted ratfish (Hydrolagus colliei) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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