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Haddock
Melanogrammus aeglefinus
Photo: Steven G. Johnson · CC BY-SA 3.0
Knowing the Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) well helps you decide where and when to dive for it. It usually frequents sandy bottoms and is found between 30 and 80 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is it moves in schools, which shapes how to approach it.
It takes some technique and knowing its behaviour. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 1 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: it moves in schools.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| North-East Atlantic | 30 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Eglefino (es) · Arinca (pt) · Églefin (fr) · Eglefino (it) · Schellfisch (de) · Χαντόκ (el) · Kolja (hr) · Mezgit (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Haddock?
It depends on the area. For example, North-East Atlantic: 30 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Haddock found?
Usually between 30 and 80 m, mostly over sandy bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “medium”. It is also it moves in schools. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
Log it in Apnaut
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