Atlantic herring
Clupea harengus
How to catch it
METHODS
Sabiki / feather rig
LURES
Sabiki feathers
BEST TIMES
Dusk Dawn Night Morning
Herring are pelagic: deep by day, rising as light fades, so dusk, dawn and overcast days are more productive. Use a fine sabiki or small feather rig with size 4–6 hooks; moving the rod tip sideways as for mackerel imitates a shoal better. Herring have soft mouths and wriggle hard on the way up, so avoid heavy strikes and lift steadily. Fresh herring is excellent bait for conger, cod and bottom species.
Source: British Sea Fishing · Angling Direct · FishBase
Regulations
No verified regulation record has been entered for this species yet. Check the current official rules for your area before fishing.
Regulation information is not legal advice. Rules vary by country, region and season; every record shows its source and last verification date. Always check the current official regulations yourself.