Shorthorn Sculpin
Myoxocephalus scorpius
Also called Daddy sculpin.
How to tell it
Bulky cold-water sculpin with short cheek spines and warty skin.
- Not a longhorn sculpin? That one cheek spines nearly reach the gill edge. (Longhorn Sculpin)
- Not a sea raven? That one ragged fringed fins. (Sea Raven)
Rules for
Every state
| State | Size | Bag | Season | Today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | No size limit | No bag limit | Open year-roundMA DMF 2026 · likely · checked | Open |
Not specifically regulated in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida (Atlantic), Florida (Gulf), Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia: each state’s rule for unlisted species applies there (on its page).
State records
| State | Weight | When, where | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | 2.84 lb | 2004 · Perry | Maine DMR Saltwater Angler Records (Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23 |
On the table
Not kept.
In the app
Point the camera at a shorthorn sculpin and the name appears before you take the picture, with these rules for the water you’re standing in. No signal needed, and every catch goes in the log.
Get the appQuestions anglers ask about shorthorn sculpin
How do you tell shorthorn sculpin from longhorn sculpin?
Shorthorn Sculpin has this: Bulky cold-water sculpin with short cheek spines and warty skin.. Longhorn Sculpin cheek spines nearly reach the gill edge.
What is the record shorthorn sculpin?
2.84 lb in Maine (2004), Perry. Other states’ records are in the table.