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Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
Eating Quality
Fight Rating
Catch Heatmap (28 days)
About
Largest sculpin species. Mottled appearance, thick body. Delicious firm white meat. Usually caught on bottom rigs.
Bull Head
Typical Catch Size
4 lbs
avg weight
2–12
weight range (lbs)
14–28"
length
CA Regulations (CDFW)
21"
minimum keep length
3
daily bag limit
📋 3 per day; 21" minimum
⚠️ Regulations change — always verify with CDFW before your trip.
Habitat & Season
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Habitat
Rocky areas, kelp beds, 10–300ft.
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Season
Year-round
Data Sources
SportfishingReport.com
Daily catch data · Dock reports · Party boat totals
CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)
Official regulations · Bag limits · Size minimums
W
Wikipedia
Biology · Distribution · Taxonomy
Catch statistics aggregated from public sportfishing reports. Size/weight data represents typical party boat catches in SoCal waters.
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