Species guide
How to catch Whiting
Merlangius merlangus
brackishsaltwatergame fishGadidae
The Whiting is a slender, fast-swimming fish common in European waters. It is a popular game fish known for its tasty flesh. Juveniles stay nearshore while adults inhabit a range from shallow to deep waters.
Where they live
Whiting inhabit brackish and saltwater regions of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, living near the seabed and often near the surface from 10 to 200 meters deep. Young fish prefer areas closer to shore.
Typical size
Up to about 92 cm
What they eat
- small squid
- sand eels
- herring
- sprats
- juvenile cod
- juvenile haddock
- small fish
Best baits
- ragworm
- sandworm
- squid strips
- small fish strips
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic lures
- light metal jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light spinning
- jigging
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