Sculpin
Scorpaena guttata
Eating Quality
Fight Rating
Catch Heatmap (28 days)
About
Venomous spines — handle carefully! Despite the danger, considered a delicacy. Sweet, firm white meat.
Pacific Staghorn SculpinBullhead
Typical Catch Size
1.5 lbs
avg weight
1–5
weight range (lbs)
8–18"
length
CA Regulations (CDFW)
—
minimum keep length
∞
daily bag limit
📋 No limit
⚠️ Regulations change — always verify with CDFW before your trip.
Habitat & Season
🌊
Habitat
Rocky and sandy bottom nearshore, 10–100ft.
📅
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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