Fishing for Arctic sand lance

Ammodytes hexapterus

The Arctic sand lance is a slender, elongated marine fish inhabiting cold coastal waters and continental shelves of the Arctic and subarctic regions. It typically grows to about 6–8 inches in length and weighs less than 0.1 pounds. The species displays burrowing behavior, often hiding in sandy substrates and forming dense schools near the seabed. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Arctic sand lance

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