Fish Database — The Complete Freshwater & Saltwater Species Reference

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Slender, silvery body with a large mouth, no chin barbel, and a distinctive black peritoneum (gut lining) visible through the belly wall. Adults typically reach 16–24 inches.\n\n

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Best Lures: Sabiki rigs, small shrimp flies, small metal jigs.\n\n

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Most commonly taken as bycatch during rockfish or salmon trips. Not typically targeted by sport anglers but the flesh, while soft, is edible if iced immediately.

Pacific Hake

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