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Abundant Species in the Greater Atlantic Region

Abundant fish stocks offer anglers great fishing opportunities. Learn more about these sustainable fish stocks in our regional waters.

Acadian Redfish

Acadian Redfish are orange to flame red and have large mouths with many small teeth.

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Atlantic Pollock

Atlantic Pollock can grow to more than three feet long, weigh up to 40 pounds, and live up to 23 years.

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Atlantic Spiny Dogfish

Atlantic Spiny Dogfish are commonly used for the dish Fish and Chips in England.

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Black Sea Bass

Black sea bass prefer structured habitats such as reefs, wrecks, or oyster beds.

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Haddock 

Also known as scrod, Haddock are a popular fish in New England restaurants.

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Scup

Scup have a lot of nicknames in our region: porgy, maiden, fair maid, ironsides, and Northern porgy.

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Last updated by Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office on September 17, 2020