Species guide
How to catch Spotted wolffish
Anarhichas minor
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#0580SaltwaterGame FishSaltwaterNorth AmericaAtlantic
The spotted wolffish is a large, elongated saltwater fish known for its distinctive spotted pattern. It is a benthic predator commonly found at depths from 25 to 590 meters. It feeds mainly on hard-shelled sea creatures and other fish species.
Where they live
Found in offshore North Atlantic waters over soft bottoms with boulders, typically between 100 and 400 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 180 cm
What they eat
- echinoderms
- crustaceans
- mollusks
- fishes
- worms
Best baits
- crab
- mussel
- shrimp
- clam
Best lures
- soft plastic eel imitations
- jigs
- deepwater spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deepwater jigging
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