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Norwegian pout
Trisopterus esmarkii
Overview
Trisopterus esmarkii, the Norway pout, is a species of fish in the cod family. It is found in the Barents Sea, North Sea, Baltic Sea, off the coasts of Norway, Iceland, the British Isles and elsewhere in the northeast Atlantic Ocean. It prefers depths between 100 and 200 m (330–660 ft), but occurs from 50 to 300 m (160–980 ft). Norway pout can reach 35 cm (14 in), but are more common at around 19 cm (7.5 in).
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Ragworm
Effective on a wide range of hooks.
- Lugworm
Good for scent trail.
- Mussels
Easy to source, good for chumming.
- Sand eels
Similar to pout's natural prey.
- Shrimp
Can be bought frozen or fresh.
Artificial Lures
- Savage Gear Sandeel SlugSoft PlasticBuy
Effective when jigged near the bottom.
- Abu Garcia Toby Spoon 20gSpoonBuy
Flashy and attracts attention.
- Storm Wildeye Swim Shad 03Soft PlasticBuy
Good for imitating smaller fish.
- Daiwa Saltiga Slider Jig 40gJigBuy
Good for deeper waters.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver F1076-HHTCrankbaitBuy
Trolled slowly works well.
Techniques
Use a multi-hook rig, like a paternoster rig, to increase your chances of catching multiple fish at once since they often school.
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Where to Find Norwegian pout
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Norwegian pout?+
Popular baits for Norwegian pout include Ragworm, Lugworm, Mussels, Sand eels, Shrimp. Tip: Use a multi-hook rig, like a paternoster rig, to increase your chances of catching multiple fish at once since they often school.
Where can I catch Norwegian pout?+
Norwegian pout can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Norwegian pout get?+
Norwegian pout (Trisopterus esmarkii) can reach up to 34.9999994 cm in length and 1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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