The Pacific herring is a small, silvery fish found in the North Pacific Ocean. It typically grows up to 18 inches and weighs around 1 pound. This schooling fish feeds on plankton and small crustaceans. Preferring coastal waters, it is known for its seasonal migrations and plays a crucial role in marine food webs as prey for larger predators. This summary is AI generated
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Common depth
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Pacific herring.