Species guide
How to catch Whitespotted greenling
Hexagrammos stelleri
saltwatergame fishHexagrammidae
The Whitespotted greenling is a saltwater fish known for its distinctive spotted pattern. It is a popular game fish found along the Pacific coast of North America. This species feeds on a variety of small fish and benthic zooplankton.
Where they live
Found in Pacific saltwaters from shallow to depths of 300 meters, commonly along North America's coast. Prefers benthic habitats where it hunts.
Typical size
Up to about 48 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- shrimp
- benthic zooplankton
- Hippolytidae shrimps
- arrow worms (Sagitta)
- larvaceans (Oikopleura)
Best baits
- shrimp baits
- small fish chunks
- marine worm baits
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- small spoons
- minnow plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- light tackle casting
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