Myoxocephalus octodecemspinosus
How to identify a Longhorn Sculpin
Longhorn Sculpin are found in coastal shelf, reef, sand, mud, seagrass, or estuarine habitats depending on species. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.
EnvironmentSaltwater
SeasonVaries by region and regulation
Habitat and range
Coastal shelf, reef, sand, mud, seagrass, or estuarine habitats depending on species
Where to catch Longhorn Sculpin
- Bays and nearshore structure — all species we list for this fishery
- Pacific Northwest — all species we list for this fishery
- North Atlantic coasts — all species we list for this fishery
Longhorn Sculpin by state
State season calendars that list Longhorn Sculpin — each shows the months it is in season and the official licence source:
- Oregon — seasons, best months and licence info
- Washington — seasons, best months and licence info
Baits and lures
Species-dependent · crustaceans · mollusks · worms · small fish · cut bait · or artificial lures
Related species
Often caught in the same waters or confused with Longhorn Sculpin:
- Pacific Staghorn Sculpin — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Sculpin — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Longtail Tuna — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Lookdown — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Louvar — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Mahi-Mahi (Dolphinfish) — identification & profile (Saltwater)
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