Atlantic Pollock (Saithe) (Pollachius virens) — sea-fishing target species in Hebrides & West Coast Scotland

Atlantic Pollock (Saithe) in Hebrides & West Coast Scotland

Pollachius virens

Scotland, UK

Atlantic Pollock (Saithe) is a headline target species in Hebrides & West Coast Scotland, Scotland, UK. Typical marks: sea loch, rocky shore, kelp edge.

Season in Hebrides & West Coast Scotland

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Bait & technique

Recommended bait
Lugworm, Ragworm, Hardback Crab
Top techniques
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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