White Hake
Urophycis tenuis
White hake is a bottom-dwelling codfish species found in cold northern Atlantic waters. It has an elongated body with a barbel on the chin and is primarily caught as bycatch by commercial fishermen.
White Hake at a glance
- Scientific name
- Urophycis tenuis
- Typical size
- 12-30 inches, 1-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
White hake inhabit deep continental shelf waters from 100-1000+ feet deep over muddy and sandy bottoms. Recreational anglers occasionally catch them while bottom fishing in deep water, though they are more commonly targeted by commercial vessels using trawls and longlines.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a white 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™ worksWhite Hake questions people ask
White Hake is Urophycis tenuis.
A typical white hake runs 12-30 inches, 1-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every white hake you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
White hake inhabit deep continental shelf waters from 100-1000+ feet deep over muddy and sandy bottoms. Recreational anglers occasionally catch them while bottom fishing in deep water, though they are more commonly targeted by commercial vessels using trawls and longlines. 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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