Pollack (Pollachius pollachius) — sea-fishing target species in Hebrides & West Coast Scotland

Pollack in Hebrides & West Coast Scotland

Pollachius pollachius

Scotland, UK

Pollack in Hebrides & West Coast Scotland, Scotland, UK: peak season Jun-Sep. Typical marks: sea loch, rocky shore, kelp edge.

Season in Hebrides & West Coast Scotland

Peak
Jun-Sep
Good
May, Oct
Possible
Apr, Nov

Bait & technique

Recommended bait
Hardback Crab, Prawn / Shrimp, Squid/Cuttle Strip
Top techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering, Vertical / shore jigging

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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