Species guide
How to catch Cusk
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The Cusk is a slender, elongated saltwater fish known for its solitary behavior and slow movements. It mostly dwells far from shore, occasionally forming small groups but preferring solitary habits. This predator hunts various bottom-dwelling creatures on the sea floor.
Where they live
Found in North Atlantic saltwaters, the Cusk inhabits depths from about 18 to 1000 meters, commonly living away from shore over rough or mixed substrates rather than smooth sand. It tends to be sluggish and mostly solitary.
Typical size
Up to about 120 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- flatfish
- crustaceans
- marine worms
- bottom-dwelling invertebrates
Best baits
- cut fish
- shrimp
- clam
- mussel
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- bottom bouncing jigs
- bucktail jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- deep water fishing
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