Pollack
Pollachius pollachius
FR Lieu jaune · ES Abadejo · PT Juliana · IT Merluzzo giallo · DE Steinköhler
Also known as: PollockpollockPalmetaAbadejoLieu jauneSteinköhlerMerluzzo gialloJuliana
BenthicShoreBoat
GamefishReef
Score
—
Prime time
Dawn/dusk; overcast days with lures
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–SepGood May–Oct
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Dawn/dusk prowler on kelp-topped reefs; overcast days fish great with lures. Soft plastics — take me there...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Rocky shoreShallow waterWreck reef
Recommended baits
Soft plasticsFeather rigsFish baits
Diet
Sand eelSmall fishShrimpCrabSprat
Effective techniques
SpinningBottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDuskMid flood
Pollack was a staple dried export from Ireland.
Field notes
Where to find them
Atlantic, North Sea
Where they hang out
Kelp beds, reefs 5–30m close to rocks
Prime time
Dawn/dusk; overcast days with lures
Tide game
Moderate; works tide races around reefs/wrecks
What they're into
Artificial lures (soft plastics, metals), sandeel, mackerel strip
Temperature vibe
Active in mild water; slows in extreme cold/heat
Fave weather
Clear settled seas with some tidal run; poor in turbid storm water
Fun fact about me
Pollack was a staple dried export from Ireland.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
MLS ~30cm+ locally; check rulesNational fisheries agencies
Looking after them
Least Concern
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