Fishing for American eel

Anguilla rostrata

The American eel is a slender, elongated fish found in freshwater and coastal habitats across North America. It typically measures 20 to 40 inches in length and weighs 2 to 5 pounds. This nocturnal predator feeds on insects, fish, and crustaceans. Known for its catadromous migration, it travels from rivers to the Sargasso Sea to spawn. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed

Common depth

? - 1522 ft

IUCN Status

Endangered

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch American eel

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