Species guide
How to catch Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
saltwatergame fishGadidae
The haddock is a popular saltwater game fish known for its elongated body shape and distinctive dark lateral line. It inhabits northern Atlantic waters and is prized for its mild, flaky white flesh. Haddock primarily feeds on small benthic creatures along the sea floor.
Where they live
Found in North Atlantic saltwater regions, haddock dwell from shallow depths around 10 meters down to 450 meters, favoring benthic habitats.
Typical size
Up to about 112 cm
What they eat
- small squid species
- sand eels
- marine macrofauna
- small fish
Best baits
- sand eel strips
- cut squid
- small fish pieces
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- bucktail jigs
- squid-imitating lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- drift fishing
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