Cabezon
Scorpaenichthys marmoratus
FR Chabot à tête large · ES Cabezón del Pacífico · PT Cabeçudo-do-Pacífico
Also known as: Giant Marbled SculpinCabezónChabot MarbréCabezón del PacíficoChabot à tête largeCabeçudo-do-Pacífico
Reef/KelpBoat
Reef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight structure fishing
Depth
2–60m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Sep–OctGood Nov–Dec
Depth range
2–60mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Daylight rocky bottom dweller. Swipe right if you've got shrimp or small fish...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Rocky shoreWreck reefShallow water
Recommended baits
SquidCrabPrawns
Diet
CrabSnailsSmall fishAmphipods
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDay
Rockpool brute with caviar-level roe — chefs whisper about it.
Field notes
Where to find them
Pacific NW/California rocky reef and kelp
Where they hang out
Rocky reef, shallow to moderate depth
Prime time
Year-round; daylight structure fishing
Tide game
Moderate
What they're into
Crab, shrimp, squid strips fished tight to rock
Temperature vibe
Cold-water species, prefers 5–15°C
Fave weather
Calm seas needed to hold position over structure
Fun fact about me
Rockpool brute with caviar-level roe — chefs whisper about it.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Size/bag limits common — check state rulesState fisheries agency (e.g. CDFW, WDFW)
Looking after them
Least Concern