Red Irish Lord
Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus
A bottom-dwelling sculpin species with distinctive red coloration and prominent spines. Known for its ability to change color to match its surroundings.
Red Irish Lord at a glance
- Scientific name
- Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus
- Typical size
- 8-20 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in rocky areas, kelp beds, and nearshore waters along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to California. Typically caught incidentally by anglers fishing for rockfish or lingcod near structure. Prefers depths from shallow tide pools to about 150 feet.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a red irish lord 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™ worksRed Irish Lord questions people ask
Red Irish Lord is Hemilepidotus hemilepidotus.
A typical red irish lord runs 8-20 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every red irish lord you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in rocky areas, kelp beds, and nearshore waters along the Pacific Coast from Alaska to California. Typically caught incidentally by anglers fishing for rockfish or lingcod near structure. Prefers depths from shallow tide pools to about 150 feet. 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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