Buffalo Sculpin
Enophrys bison
The Buffalo Sculpin is a bottom-dwelling marine fish with a large, bulbous head and prominent spines. It's characterized by its mottled brown coloration and ability to change colors to match its surroundings.
Buffalo Sculpin at a glance
- Scientific name
- Enophrys bison
- Typical size
- 6-14 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in rocky intertidal zones and shallow coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest from Alaska to California. They hide among rocks, kelp, and tide pools, making them more of an incidental catch for anglers fishing near shore structures rather than a targeted species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a buffalo 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™ worksBuffalo Sculpin questions people ask
Buffalo Sculpin is Enophrys bison.
A typical buffalo sculpin runs 6-14 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every buffalo sculpin you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in rocky intertidal zones and shallow coastal waters of the Pacific Northwest from Alaska to California. They hide among rocks, kelp, and tide pools, making them more of an incidental catch for anglers fishing near shore structures rather than a targeted species. 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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