Longfin Inshore Squid
Doryteuthis pealeii
FR Calmar côtier longipes · ES Calamar costero de aleta larga · PT Lula-costeira-de-barbatanas-longas
Also known as: Atlantic Long-fin SquidLongfin SquidCalmar TotamCalamar costero de aleta largaCalmar côtier longipesLula-costeira-de-barbatanas-longas
CephalopodBoat
Cephalopod
Score
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Prime time
Warm months; night around lights
Depth
5–200m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–OctGood Apr–Nov
Depth range
5–200mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
SandMixed
Findr bio
Night under pier lights spring to fall. Fast jigs, faster retrieves — let's keep it lively...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Sandy beachShallow waterOpen seaDeep water
Recommended baits
Artificial baitsFish baits
Diet
Small fishShrimpCrabSquidKrill
Effective techniques
JiggingSpinning
Gear
Best times
NightSlack water
I chat with flashing skin — real-time mood updates across my body.
Field notes
Where to find them
NW Atlantic inshore and shelf waters
Where they hang out
Inshore to shelf, shallow to moderate depth
Prime time
Warm months; night around lights
Tide game
Moderate
What they're into
Squid jigs worked near bottom or under lights
Temperature vibe
Prefers 10–18°C
Fave weather
Calm conditions best for jigging
Fun fact about me
I chat with flashing skin — real-time mood updates across my body.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Generally unrestricted; check local bag limitsLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Not Evaluated