European Angler

European Angler

Lophius piscatorius

CommonTrophyUnique

European Angler in Fishing Planet. Find it in Skårland Fjord. Bait options include Scaled Sardines, Atlantic Herring, Lesser Sand Eel.

How to catch European Angler

Baits

Lures

Antlered Pilker 350 g, #7/0

Baby Halibut 13 cm

Baby Halibut 16 cm

Club-Series Grub 7.5 cm

Club-Series Minnow Grub 15 cm

Club-Series Twin Tail Spider Grub 7 cm

Fenrir's Silver Pilker 180 g, #8/0

Grub 10 cm

Grub 3 cm

Grub 5 cm

Grub 7 cm

Minnow Grub 10 cm

Where to fish

Size by waterway

WaterwayFish classMaximum weight
Skårland FjordCommon, Trophy, Unique

Fishing guide

European Angler (Lophius piscatorius), also known as the sea devil, is a deep-ocean predator that lives at depths of 100 to 1000 meters, usually over sandy or muddy bottoms, though it also occurs near rocky areas. This eerie-looking fish uses a fleshy lure on its head to attract unsuspecting prey шшstraight into its enormous mouth. Most Anglers grow up to 1 meter and weigh around 15 kg, but exceptional specimens can grow as large as 2 meters and exceed 50 kg. Adults mainly eat fish, while young ones go after small sea creatures. They’re best caught at night using big baits and bottom rigs, making for a unique and exciting fishing experience. 

When it comes to float, feeder, or bottom fishing, the best way to catch European Angler would be to use Bluey on a size #13/0 hook.