Common Ling
Molva molva
FR Lingue · ES Maruca · PT Maruca · IT Molva · DE Leng
Also known as: LingMarucaLingueLengMolvaMaruca
BenthicShoreBoat
Deepwater
Score
—
Prime time
Dusk and dark; year-round over rough ground.
Depth
100–500m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–JulGood Apr–Sep
Depth range
100–500mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Vertical / shore jigging85%
Bottom fishing / ledgering80%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Catch me at dusk and dark over rough ground year-round. Big on group dates — large fish baits welcome...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Deep waterRocky shoreWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquid
Diet
Small fishSand eelHerringSquidCrab
Effective techniques
Spinning
Gear
Best times
Dusk
I can hit 25 years lurking wrecks in the deep — cod's patient, long-lived cousin.
Field notes
Where to find them
North Atlantic, North Sea, Norwegian waters
Where they hang out
From deep rock ledges within casting reach to wrecks 50–200 m.
Prime time
Dusk and dark; year-round over rough ground.
Tide game
Moderate; prefers steady flow around wrecks and ledges.
What they're into
Large fish baits, squid, cuttle
Temperature vibe
Cold-tolerant; deep marks fish consistently regardless of season.
Fave weather
Big groundswell can shut down shallow rough ground; deep marks keep producing.
Fun fact about me
Named in dockside songs and pub tales — proof supper can swim.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Use strong tackle and safe handling; local size/bag rules may apply.Norway Fiskeridirektoratet; UK/NL national agencies.
Looking after them
Not Evaluated
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