Species guide
How to catch Silver hake
Merluccius bilinearis
Silver hake is a slender saltwater fish known for its elongated body and moderate size. It inhabits benthic zones along the Atlantic coast, often found from shallow to deep waters. This species is a predator that feeds on smaller fish and is popular among anglers.
Where they live
Found in benthic zones of the North Atlantic and Caribbean, silver hake ranges from shallow waters around 55 meters to depths nearing 900 meters. It is common off North America, especially in Atlantic coastal areas.
Typical size
Up to about 76 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- sand eels
- herrings
- macrofauna
- clupeids
- saury
Best baits
- small cut fish
- squid strips
- sand worms
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic baits
- small metal spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- trolling near bottom
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