Saltwater
Pollock
Pollachius pollachius
Hebrew name: בקלה צהובה
- Peak season
- Spring and Fall
- Length range
- 30–100 cm
- Weight range
- 0.5–8 kg
- Typical depth
- 5–200 m
Habitat
Rocky reefs, kelp beds, and wrecks. Found from mid-water to the surface around structure.
Behavior
Active predator that hunts through kelp forests. Strikes rising lures and flies worked through the water column.
Best techniques
- Spinning with soft plastics
- Fly fishing near reefs
- Float fishing with live sandeel
