Greenling
Slightly elongated bodies. Typically freckled or spotted.
Long dorsal fin, separated into distinct front and back sections.
Also known as Sea Trout, Greenlings are a widespread bottom species along the Pacific Coast and are most commonly found in areas with current breaks, such as breakwaters, sea walls, rocky sea beds and kelp forests.
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Length 45 to 50 cm (18 to 20 inches) |
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Weight 1 to 2 kg (2 to 4 ½ pounds) |
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Habitat Found across the North Pacific. In B.C., they are widely dispersed and very common. |
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Fishing Year ‘round. Found in both deep ocean and shallow, inshore waters. Traditional rod and reel is popular. |
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Cooking Typically a flaky, moist and delicate “white fish.” Many cooking variations are popular. |
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