Shanny

Lipophrys pholis

Family

Blenniidae

Max Length

17 cm

Max Weight

0.1 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

saltwater

Fishing Spots

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

Ragworm
Highly effective, readily available bait.
Mussels
Crushed or whole, natural food source.
Small Crabs
Peeler crabs are especially good.
Lugworm
Another top choice, similar to ragworm.
Shrimp
Fresh or frozen, peeled or unpeeled.

Artificial Lures

Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic
Effective on a small jig head.
Buy
Mepps Aglia #0Spinner
Small, shiny, attracts attention.
Buy
Savage Gear Panic Prey 68Crankbait
Erratic retrieve mimics fleeing prey.
Buy
Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 44SCrankbait
Great when fishing streams.
Buy
Marabou Jig 1/32ozJig
Small jig with enticing movement.
Buy

Techniques

Fish close to rocks and structures where shannies live; use a slow retrieve with pauses.

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Where to Find Shanny

England, United Kingdom5 spots Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom3 spots France métropolitaine, France1 spots Northern Ireland / Tuaisceart Éireann, United Kingdom1 spots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Shanny?+

Popular baits for Shanny include Ragworm, Mussels, Small Crabs, Lugworm, Shrimp. Tip: Fish close to rocks and structures where shannies live; use a slow retrieve with pauses.

Where can I catch Shanny?+

Shanny can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include England, United Kingdom; Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom; France métropolitaine, France. WikiCatch lists 14 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Shanny get?+

Shanny (Lipophrys pholis) can reach up to 17.000000200000002 cm in length and 0.1184 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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