The capelin is a small forage fish found in the cold waters of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. It typically measures 7-10 inches in length and weighs up to 0.2 pounds. Capelin have slender, elongated bodies and feed primarily on plankton. They are known for their mass spawning events, where they gather in large numbers near shorelines. This summary is AI generated
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Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Capelin.