Fishing For

Spotted scorpionfish

5.0

(4)

31 Catches

Dorsal spines (total): 12; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 3; Anal soft rays: 5. Occipital pit present; three to four spines on part of preorbital overlapping maxillary; large white spots on dark background on inner basal part of pectoral fin (unclear in specimens smaller than 3 cm SL) (Ref. 13608).

Average Length

11.8 in

Maximum Length

1.5 ft

Maximum Weight

3.4 lbs

Depth Range

3.3 - 229.7 ft

Temperature Range

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Spotted scorpionfish

4.0

(13)

Lake Worth

Palm Beach County, Florida

San Diego, California

2 Catches

4.0

(10)

North Pacific Ocean (Cockleburr Canyon-South La Joolla SMCA)

32.933038, -117.332507

Top Baits For Catching Spotted scorpionfish

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Squid

4.0

(83)

3 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

4.0

(102)

3 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Shrimp

4.0

(283)

2 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Scaled Sardine (Greenie)

4.0

(23)

1 Catch

Lures by Strike King MRCJH18 Mr. Crappie Jig 1/8 oz Heads 98 Pink MRCJH18 98 PINK

4.0

(2)

1 Catch

Natural Baits by Worms Salt Water Sand Worm

4.0

(53)

1 Catch

Lures by Daiwa Zakana Jig ZC20G05

5.0

(2)

1 Catch

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp

4.0

(179)

1 Catch

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