Has Anyone? - Lizardfish

[Mike Cline]

Lizardfish are a pretty common catch when fly fishing for Speckled Trout in Florida inshore waters. They attack the same flies used for specks and actually put up a good flight, especially the 14"+ fish. Despite their appearance, apparently, they are good eating. I haven't tried one yet, but am building up courage based on a few articles I've read. So the question is: Has Anyone tried Lizardfish? What's the verdict?

California Lizardfish: Trash Fish or Secret Halibut Bait?

Most anglers throw them back. Smart anglers use them to catch halibut. Everything you need to know about catching and using California lizardfish.

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Are Lizardfish Good to Eat? You Might Be Surprised! • SaltwaterMecca

If you fish the coastal waters of the east coast for long enough, you are all but guaranteed to catch a lizardfish. With their abundance in mind, are

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Lizardfish at Fort DeSoto Park, Pinellas County, Florida

 

[clarkman]

lol, nice! I caught a little one in Baja on a popper....never tried eating one though.

 

[Jim in Anacortes]

I used to catch the California Lizard fish in San Diego Bay occasionally, while I was targeting other species. Never even thought about eating one. Perhaps I missed out on a culinary treat.

 

[Brute]

I've caught plenty of them bottom fishing in Hawaii...always threw them back.

 

[Salmo_g]

Never seen one, but I have little tropical fishing experience. Be sure and report back after you try one Mike!

 

[DimeBrite]

Seriously?

 

[flybill]

Cool! But kind of creepy!