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Pollack

Pollachius pollachius

Pollack (Pollachius pollachius)

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Depthbetween 5 and 40 m
Habitatrocky bottoms
DifficultyMedium

Knowing the Pollack (Pollachius pollachius) well helps you decide where and when to dive for it. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 5 and 40 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

ZoneMinimum size
North-East Atlantic30 cm

Where to catch it

Other names

Abadejo (es) · Juliana (pt) · Lieu jaune (fr) · Merluzzo giallo (it) · Pollack (de)

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum legal size for Pollack?

It depends on the area. For example, North-East Atlantic: 30 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.

At what depth is Pollack found?

Usually between 5 and 40 m, mostly over rocky 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

Add this species to your collection, log your catches with their size and check the legal minimum for your area, all from your phone.

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