Atlantic wolffish
Anarhichas lupus
How to catch it
METHODS
Bottom fishing Jigging Drifting
NATURAL BAITS
Fish strip Squid Mackerel strip Mussel
LURES
Metal jig
BEST TIMES
Morning Midday Afternoon
Wolffish live over broken rocky ground with crevices, at 30 m or deeper, and feed on sea urchins, mussels and crabs. Most are caught on big fish or squid baits meant for cod or conger; in deep Scandinavian waters heavy pirks also work. They have strong fangs and will snap when lifted out of the water, so unhook with long pliers. They mature late and recover slowly, so do not overharvest.
Source: British Sea Fishing · Havforskningsinstituttet · FishBase
Regulations
No verified regulation record has been entered for this species yet. Check the current official rules for your area before fishing.
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