Red Scorpionfish
Scorpaena scrofa
FR Chapon · ES Cabracho · PT Rascasso-vermelho · IT Scorfano Rosso · DE Roter Drachenkopf
Also known as: ScorpionfishCabrachoChaponRoter DrachenkopfScorfano RossoRascasso-vermelho
Reef/KelpBoat
Reef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–OctGood Apr–Nov
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
RockMixed
Findr bio
Bank edge stalker — over sandy troughs and tracks temp breaks like rails; Metal Jigs And Fast Retrieves.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Rocky shoreWreck reef
Recommended baits
CrabWormsFish baitsPrawns
Diet
Small fishCrabShrimpOctopus
Effective techniques
Bottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
DawnDuskNight
Venomous spines, haute cuisine reputation — punk rocker of the reef.
Field notes
Where to find them
Mediterranean rocky reef and deeper ledges
Where they hang out
Reef ledges, 10–100 m
Prime time
Year-round; daylight
Tide game
Low; Mediterranean tides minimal
What they're into
Small fish/crab baits near structure
Temperature vibe
Prefers 15–20°C
Fave weather
Calm seas needed for accurate presentation
Fun fact about me
Venomous spines, haute cuisine reputation — punk rocker of the reef.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Handle with care — venomous spines; check local rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern