Great Sculpin

Very large head, wide mouth, and robust body. Brown to grayish-green with mottled patterning. Prominent spines on the head and preopercle. Adults can reach 30 inches and weigh several pounds.\n\n

Best Baits: Cut herring, squid, shrimp, small fish.\n\n

Taken on heavy bottom rigs near rocky structure. A common bycatch on Alaska halibut and cod trips. Edible but with very firm, white flesh — best suited for soups or chowder.