Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
The cabezon is the largest member of the sculpin family, known for its large head, wide mouth, and mottled coloration. It's a popular bottom fish species along the Pacific Coast.
Cabezon at a glance
- Scientific name
- Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
- Typical size
- 12-25 inches, 2-25 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Cabezon inhabit rocky reefs, kelp beds, and rocky bottoms from shallow intertidal zones to depths of 250 feet along the Pacific Coast. Anglers target them using bottom rigs with cut bait, fishing around rocky structure and kelp beds.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a cabezon 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™ worksCabezon questions people ask
Cabezon is Scorpaenichthys marmoratus.
A typical cabezon runs 12-25 inches, 2-25 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every cabezon you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Cabezon inhabit rocky reefs, kelp beds, and rocky bottoms from shallow intertidal zones to depths of 250 feet along the Pacific Coast. Anglers target them using bottom rigs with cut bait, fishing around rocky structure and kelp beds. 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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