WikiCatchWhite hake
Urophycis tenuis
Overview
The white hake or mud hake is a phycid hake. It is found in the deeper waters in the northwest Atlantic Ocean.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Sand Eels
Highly effective; use on a jig head or hook.
- Mackerel Chunks
Oily and scented, attracts hake from distance.
- Herring Chunks
Similar to mackerel, another great oily bait.
- Clams
Use a clam rig, hake love shellfish.
- Sea Worms
Effective when other baits are scarce.
Artificial Lures
- Crippled Herring JigJigBuy
Silver or blue, jig near the bottom.
- Savage Gear Sand EelSoft PlasticBuy
Swim it slowly along the bottom.
- Yo-Zuri Hydro Minnow LCCrankbaitBuy
Troll slowly, mimics baitfish.
- Hopkins No=EqlSpoonBuy
Cast and retrieve with varying speeds.
- Bucktail JigJigBuy
White or yellow, tipped with bait.
Techniques
Fish near the bottom in areas with structure like wrecks or rocky outcroppings, and use a slow, deliberate retrieve to entice strikes.
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Where to Find White hake
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for White hake?+
Popular baits for White hake include Sand Eels, Mackerel Chunks, Herring Chunks, Clams, Sea Worms. Tip: Fish near the bottom in areas with structure like wrecks or rocky outcroppings, and use a slow, deliberate retrieve to entice strikes.
Where can I catch White hake?+
White hake can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Maine, United States; Michigan, United States; Ontario, Canada. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do White hake get?+
White hake (Urophycis tenuis) can reach up to 133.00000400000002 cm in length and 21 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.
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