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Masked greenling

Hexagrammos octogrammus

Family
Hexagrammidae
Max Length
42 cm
Max Weight
2.1 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
2

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Sand Shrimp

    Effective when fished near the bottom.

  • Pile Worms

    A readily available and productive bait.

  • Small Crabs

    Greenlings are opportunistic feeders.

  • Mussel Meat

    Chumming can increase effectiveness.

Artificial Lures

  • Kastmaster Spoon 1/4 ozSpoon

    Silver or gold colors work well.

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  • Berkeley Gulp! Sandworm 4"Soft Plastic

    Use a jig head for best results.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Duckfin Shad 3"Soft Plastic

    Mimics small baitfish, good for jigging.

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  • Mepps Aglia Long #2Spinner

    Retrieve slowly near rocky areas.

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  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F7 3.5"Crankbait

    Erratic retrieve can trigger strikes.

    Buy

Techniques

Fish near rocky structures, kelp beds, and pilings where Masked greenling like to hide, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what works.

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Where to Find Masked greenling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Masked greenling?+

Popular baits for Masked greenling include Sand Shrimp, Pile Worms, Small Crabs, Mussel Meat, Kastmaster Spoon 1/4 oz. Tip: Fish near rocky structures, kelp beds, and pilings where Masked greenling like to hide, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what works.

Where can I catch Masked greenling?+

Masked greenling can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Ontario, Canada; British Columbia, Canada. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Masked greenling get?+

Masked greenling (Hexagrammos octogrammus) can reach up to 41.9999987 cm in length and 2.1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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