Fish species in Japan

Japanese scorpionfish

イズカサゴ · izukasago
Scorpaena neglecta

This red scorpionfish is a familiar target of Japanese onikasago boat trips. Keep the bait close to the bottom without dragging, and follow the skipper's sinker and rig requirements.

Habitat and season

Offshore sand, mud and mixed rocky bottoms.

Recorded fishing season: Not specified
Scientific name: Scorpaena neglecta
Japanese name: イズカサゴ

Months are a broad guide, not a current catch forecast. Region, water temperature and local closures can change the season.

Fishing methods

Deep-water dropper fishing

A heavy sinker and branched hooks reach deep-water bottom fish. Deployment order is critical.

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Cooking

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Detailed Japanese species notes

船の「オニカサゴ釣り」で中心になる赤い魚。標準和名はイズカサゴで、浅い磯にすむオニカサゴとは分けて覚えたい。大きな頭とひれの棘に注意する。

背びれなどの毒棘に注意。素手で持たず、船長に扱い方を確認する。棘を持つ丸魚の下処理は専門家へ依頼する。

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