Fishing for South Pacific hake

Merluccius gayi

The South Pacific hake is a slender, silver fish found in the temperate waters of the southeastern Pacific Ocean. It typically measures 12-24 inches in length and weighs 2-5 pounds. This carnivorous species feeds on smaller fish and invertebrates. It is known for its schooling behavior and inhabits depths of 50-500 meters. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Data deficient

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch South Pacific hake

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Coffenbury Lake

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