Black scorpionfish
Scorpaena porcus
How to catch it
METHODS
Bottom fishing Light rock fishing (LRF) Float fishing Handline
NATURAL BAITS
Fish strip Horse mackerel Shrimp Chicken breast Ragworm
LURES
Soft plastic Jig head
BEST TIMES
Dusk Night
The dorsal, pelvic and anal fin spines are venomous and very painful if they go in; hold the fish with your thumb in its mouth and finger under the lower jaw, or unhook it with pliers, and seek medical help if the pain persists. It is a sedentary ambush predator of rocky, weedy bottoms that moves up to shorelines and harbour walls after dark. Keep the sinker off the bottom and work the bait slowly a hand or two above the rocks: the movement draws attention and cuts down snags. Horse mackerel or bogue strips, shrimp and, for LRF, small soft plastics are worth trying; releasing the small ones is a good habit.
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Regulations
No verified regulation record has been entered for this species yet. Check the current official rules for your area before fishing.
Regulation information is not legal advice. Rules vary by country, region and season; every record shows its source and last verification date. Always check the current official regulations yourself.