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Atlantic herring

Clupea harengus

Family
Clupeidae
Max Length
45 cm
Max Weight
1.1 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
152

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Sand eels

    Herring love sand eels.

  • Ragworms

    Effective when herring are near the seabed.

  • Small shrimp

    A natural food source.

  • Mussels

    Use on a hook, very effective in some areas.

Artificial Lures

  • Savage Gear Sandeel Slug 4"Soft Plastic

    Imitates a common food source.

    Buy
  • Got-Cha Got-Cha Jig Head 1/2 ozJig

    Great for vertical jigging.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1104-HGHGCrankbait

    Effective when trolled or cast.

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia #2Spinner

    Classic lure for all-around use.

    Buy
  • Acme Kastmaster 1/2 ozSpoon

    Good for long casts.

    Buy

Techniques

Use sabiki rigs with multiple small hooks and attractants like small pieces of mackerel or herring to target schooling fish effectively.

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Where to Find Atlantic herring

Massachusetts, United States12 spotsNova Scotia, Canada7 spotsUusimaa, Finland6 spotsMaine, United States4 spotsNew York, United States4 spotsEngland, United Kingdom4 spotsNew Hampshire, United States3 spotsRegion Syddanmark, Denmark3 spotsAlba / Scotland, United Kingdom3 spotsRegion Midtjylland, Denmark3 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Atlantic herring?+

Popular baits for Atlantic herring include Sand eels, Ragworms, Small shrimp, Mussels, Savage Gear Sandeel Slug 4". Tip: Use sabiki rigs with multiple small hooks and attractants like small pieces of mackerel or herring to target schooling fish effectively.

Where can I catch Atlantic herring?+

Atlantic herring can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Massachusetts, United States; Nova Scotia, Canada; Uusimaa, Finland. WikiCatch lists 152 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Atlantic herring get?+

Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus) can reach up to 44.999998807907104 cm in length and 1.1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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