Bigmouth Sculpin
Hemitripterus bolini
A large sculpin species found in cold northern waters with a distinctively large mouth and spiny appearance. These bottom-dwelling fish are typically caught incidentally by anglers targeting other species.
Bigmouth Sculpin at a glance
- Scientific name
- Hemitripterus bolini
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Bigmouth sculpins inhabit rocky bottoms and kelp beds in shallow to moderately deep coastal waters of the North Pacific. They are usually caught by bottom fishing with bait while targeting rockfish or lingcod. These fish prefer cold water temperatures and are more common in Alaska and northern Pacific waters.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a bigmouth sculpin through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBigmouth Sculpin questions people ask
Bigmouth Sculpin is Hemitripterus bolini.
A typical bigmouth sculpin runs 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every bigmouth sculpin you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Bigmouth sculpins inhabit rocky bottoms and kelp beds in shallow to moderately deep coastal waters of the North Pacific. They are usually caught by bottom fishing with bait while targeting rockfish or lingcod. These fish prefer cold water temperatures and are more common in Alaska and northern Pacific waters. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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