Red Hake
Urophycis chuss
Red hake is a bottom-dwelling fish found in the western Atlantic Ocean, characterized by its elongated body and reddish-brown coloration. It's primarily a commercial species rather than a recreational target.
Red Hake at a glance
- Scientific name
- Urophycis chuss
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Red hake inhabit continental shelf waters from 60 to 1,500 feet deep, preferring muddy or sandy bottoms. They are rarely targeted by recreational anglers but may be caught incidentally while bottom fishing for other species in deeper waters.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a red hake through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksRed Hake questions people ask
Red Hake is Urophycis chuss.
A typical red hake runs 12-24 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every red hake you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Red hake inhabit continental shelf waters from 60 to 1,500 feet deep, preferring muddy or sandy bottoms. They are rarely targeted by recreational anglers but may be caught incidentally while bottom fishing for other species in deeper waters. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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