Saltwater
Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
- Peak season
- Year-round (best Spring and Summer)
- Length range
- 25–75 cm
- Weight range
- 0.5–6 kg
- Typical depth
- 40–200 m
Habitat
Cold, deep waters with rocky or sandy bottoms at 40–200m depth. Found in the North Atlantic and North Sea.
Behavior
Bottom feeder that searches for worms, shellfish, and brittlestars. Schools in large numbers over clean ground.
Best techniques
- Boat fishing with mussels or worm
- Heavy feathering
- Pirking with baited hooks
