jacksback Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Went out in the Bay a few weeks ago for a quick fish, when my son hooked onto a Stonefish. I was quite surprised as thought they were only located around barrier reef and tropical waters. Did some research and found that they can come down as far as Northern N.S.W. Only mention I could find of any around Botany Bay, was a U.K. dive website that photographed one at Voodoo. Are they now common down this way? If so, just like to point out to other anglers who may mistake them for something else, that they are regarded as the most poisonous fish in the world. So be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nsaykali Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 looks like a Red Rock Cod (Scorpaena cardinalis) aka poor mans lobster. not a stonefish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patey Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Yes jacksback nsaykali is right that is a cardinal scorpion fish you have there but will still give you a nasty sting if you get %%%%%ed by one of his spikes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksback Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Thanks for the accurate identification. (They are related to stonefish at least) More so to scorpion fish and do have venomous spines as opposed to poisonous. Some say good eating but I would rather throw back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginko Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 They are great eating, but very difficult to dispatch and to filet. The spikes run through the skin and into the flesh and take a bit of time to get out. But in my opinion, the opalescent flesh is worth the extra effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possumms Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 They are beautiful eating very small fillets but worth it all the same They are a plague in some areas unlike the leather jacket you always get your hook back lol I have been stabbed many times by there spikes they are painful for a few mins but I have never had to cut a days fishing short due to a sting from one So anyone that catches these give them a try they are worth it YUM YUM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwan8337 Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Yer i think it's a red rock cod, Koreans love using them for soup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizza Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 right on dwan any fish that eats crabs makes great soup eg groper snapper red rockies cheers wizza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manhands Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Yeah beautiful to eat very white fillets. Only bugger is the head is so big you need a decent size one to get any fillets of size. I'd go so far as to say as good as Snapper to eat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongrass18ft Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Will agree they are a very tasty feed. BUT i let them go or pass them to anyone who wants them as they can give you a very nasty sensation if stung...........Even when dead or you take the fish from the freezer the spines can stil inflict a nasty sensation.Best cure for pain is to submerse the sting on your hand etc into reasonably hot water until pain eases. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBCB Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 Lol, I wish there were more "stonefishes" like that everywhere, they are a bloody good fish, my second favourite after goatfish ... yum yum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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