Fishing for Haddock

Melanogrammus aeglefinus

The haddock is a marine fish notable for its silvery-gray body and distinctive dark lateral line. Typically found in the North Atlantic, it inhabits depths of 130-500 feet. Haddock average 14-23 inches in length and weigh 2-7 pounds. They feed on invertebrates and small fish, often forming schools and displaying migratory behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Vulnerable

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Haddock go for spoons, jigs, natural baits, and pirks — but the best choice shifts with water conditions, season, and local pressure.

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📍 Where do Haddock live?

Haddock hold near soft mud and sand bottoms on the North Atlantic continental shelf at depths of roughly 130-500 feet, foraging along the seafloor for invertebrates and small fish.

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