Skilfish
Erilepis zonifer
A large, deep-water fish found in the North Pacific with a gelatinous body and distinctive appearance. Also known as the giant wrymouth, it's rarely encountered by anglers due to its deep-water habitat.
Skilfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Erilepis zonifer
- Typical size
- Up to 72 inches, 200+ lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Lives in deep waters of the North Pacific, typically at depths of 300-4,000 feet along the continental shelf and slope. Rarely targeted by recreational anglers but occasionally caught by commercial deep-water fishermen.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a skilfish 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™ worksSkilfish questions people ask
Skilfish is Erilepis zonifer.
A typical skilfish runs Up to 72 inches, 200+ lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every skilfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Lives in deep waters of the North Pacific, typically at depths of 300-4,000 feet along the continental shelf and slope. Rarely targeted by recreational anglers but occasionally caught by commercial deep-water fishermen. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore 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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