Saltwater
Conger Eel
Conger conger
Hebrew name: צלופח ים
- Peak season
- Late spring through autumn
- Length range
- 60–300 cm
- Weight range
- 1–60 kg
- Typical depth
- 5–1000 m
Habitat
Rocky bottoms, wrecks, and jetties along eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. Nocturnal; hides in crevices by day.
Behavior
Powerful nocturnal ambush predator. Wraps tail around structure on hookup — heavy gear and short pumps essential.
Best techniques
- Heavy bottom rig with mackerel or squid bait
- Night fishing near rocky structure
- Wreck fishing with whole baitfish
- Big circle hooks on stout rods
