Fishing for Northern wolffish

Anarhichas denticulatus

The Northern wolffish is a robust, elongated fish known for its distinctive canine-like teeth. It primarily inhabits cold, deep waters of the North Atlantic. Reaching up to 60 inches and 50 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans, mollusks, and echinoderms. Solitary and slow-moving, the wolffish is adapted to life on rocky seabeds, where it shelters in crevices. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Northern wolffish

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