Silver Hake

DE Silver Hake Fishing Guide

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Silver Hake are iridescent gray brown above, fading to a silvery/white below. Their large mouth, with a projecting lower jaw, is lined with two or more rows of sharp curved teeth. Silver Hake have no chin barbel (whisker).

Diet: small shrimps, fishes, and squids

Habitat & Range

Silver Hake can be found in both inshore and offshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean preferring sandy, muddy, or pebbly bottoms. They feed primarily on small shrimps, fishes, and squids.

Where to Fishing

Atlantic Ocean

Frequently Asked Questions

Fishing Tips

Silver Hake can be caught with small diamond jigs and spoons. They also can be caught on bottom rigs with strips of squid or cut pieces of fish. Because Silver Hake are nocturnal, fishing at night is usually best.

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