Fishing For

California scorpionfish

4.0
(15)
237 Catches
Discover everything you need to know about catching California scorpionfish. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.
Average Length
-
Maximum Length
1.4 ft
Maximum Weight
-
Depth Range
85.3 - 600.4 ft
Temperature Range
-

Top Fishing Spots To Catch California scorpionfish

4.0
(20)
Mission Bay
San Diego, California
46 Catches
4.0
(26)
North Pacific Ocean (Deer Creek Beach-Alamitos Peninsula)
33.845657, -118.450854
33 Catches
4.0
(29)
San Diego Bay
San Diego County, California
23 Catches
4.0
(23)
North Pacific Ocean (Solana Beach-San Diego Bay)
San Diego County, California
16 Catches
4.0
(14)
North Pacific Ocean (Pelican Beach-Corona del Mar Beach)
Orange County, California
10 Catches
5.0
(4)
North Pacific Ocean
33.499741, -118.187654
8 Catches
4.0
(16)
North Pacific Ocean (Hutington Beach-Long Beach)
Orange County, California
8 Catches
4.0
(10)
North Pacific Ocean (Cockleburr Canyon-South La Joolla SMCA)
32.933038, -117.332507
6 Catches

Top Baits For Catching California scorpionfish

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp
4.0
(204)
15 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Squid
4.0
(103)
8 Catches
Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Atlantic Longfin Squid
4.0
(107)
5 Catches
Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)
4.0
(125)
4 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Pacific Sardine
5.0
(17)
3 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Anchovies
4.0
(25)
3 Catches
Lures by Roboworm 4.5 in. Curly Tail Worm CR-A7K3
4.0
(4)
2 Catches
Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Shrimp
4.0
(317)
2 Catches

Recently Caught California scorpionfish

Jonny Martinez

4 days ago
 • 
Los Angeles County, California

Never seen this fish before

California scorpionfish
2 lb
13 likes

victor muro

1 week ago
 • 
Los Angeles County, California

California scorpionfish
13 likes
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Mason Caviedes

6 weeks ago
 • 
San Diego County, California

Funny little session, ended up landing 1 sculpin and 4 spotties. Missed a bunch of short bites 🤙 merry Christmas everybody

California scorpionfish
17 likes • 1 comment

Paul Taylor

6 weeks ago
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California scorpionfish
1
7 likes • 1 comment

Anish Antony

7 weeks ago
 • 

California scorpionfish
35 likes • 2 comments

Arion Baltazar

6 weeks ago
 • 
Kauai County, Hawaii

California scorpionfish
5 likes

Mark Tillman

2025-11-23
 • 
Brevard County, Florida

California scorpionfish
4 likes

Kader Tfz

2025-11-19
 • 

Grooper & rascasse & bacca

California scorpionfish
1 lb 1 oz
1
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