WikiCatch

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.

    Buy
  • Crippled Herring 4 inchJig

    Effective jigging near the sea floor.

    Buy
  • Savage Gear Sand Eel 5 inchSoft Plastic

    Mimics natural prey, good on a jig head.

    Buy
  • Luhr-Jensen Coyote Spoon 4 inchSpoon

    Troll slowly near bottom structure.

    Buy
  • Berkley Gulp! Sandworm 6 inchSoft Plastic

    Scent attracts ratfish, use with jighead.

    Buy

Techniques

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

As an Amazon Associate, WikiCatch earns from qualifying purchases.

Where to Find Spotted ratfish

Alaska, United States1 spotsManitoba, Canada1 spotsOntario, Canada1 spots
📍 Find spots near me🗺️ Explore on the full map

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.

Get WikiCatch on iPhone

360,000+ fishing spots, AI fish ID, weather & solunar — free.

Download on the App Store