Saltwater
Red Scorpionfish
Scorpaena scrofa
Hebrew name: עקרבן אדום
- Peak season
- Year-round (best in cooler months)
- Length range
- 15–45 cm
- Weight range
- 0.2–3 kg
- Typical depth
- 2–100 m
Habitat
Rocky reefs, boulder fields, and mixed substrates at 5-100 m depth. Lies motionless on the bottom, well camouflaged.
Behavior
Ambush predator with venomous spines that waits motionless for prey to pass within striking range. Handle with extreme care.
Best techniques
- Bottom fishing with fish strip near rocks
- Light ledgering with shrimp
- Slow jigging over reef
- Cut bait on rocky marks
