Wreckfish are a large, solid fish with a pointed head and a protruding lower jaw. They are a grayish or blackish-brown in color.
Diet: bottom-dwelling fishes, squids, crabs, and shrimps
Habitat & Range
Wreckfish are deep-water fish and can be found on the ocean bottom at depths between 130 and 3,000 feet, where they inhabit caves and shipwrecks. They feed on bottom-dwelling fishes, squids, crabs, and shrimps.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Occasionally Wreckfish are caught accidentally by anglers fishing for tilefish. They are caught on bottom rigs baited with cut pieces of fish or squid. Because of the great depth of water, five-pound weights are used on the bottom rigs.
