Common Ling (Molva molva) — sea-fishing target species in Hebrides & West Coast Scotland

Common Ling in Hebrides & West Coast Scotland

Molva molva

Scotland, UK

Common Ling in Hebrides & West Coast Scotland, Scotland, UK: peak season May-Jul. Typical marks: sea loch, rocky shore, kelp edge.

Season in Hebrides & West Coast Scotland

Peak
May-Jul
Good
Apr, Aug-Sep
Possible
Mar, Oct

Bait & technique

Recommended bait
Squid/Cuttle Strip, Mackerel Strip
Top techniques
Vertical / shore jigging, Bottom fishing / ledgering

About this coast

Typical marks
sea loch, rocky shore, kelp edge, offshore wreck
Tidal character
Macrotidal (large tidal range)
Water character
Cool-temperate waters (< 17 °C summer peak)

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