Halibut

Jan 03 2020

Where to find them? Halibut is a species of fish that populates the Pacific waters surrounding the continental shelf with the most sizable and trophy-worthy of these enormous fish residing in Alaskan waters. While Halibut can be caught any time, day or night, the professionals give the Alaskan tides some careful consideration before planning a fishing excursion. In the cold months, Halibut typically travel to the Alaskan Gulf in search of their primary food sources, while in the warm summer months they tend to stick to the shallow bays for their primary prey which includes plankton in their youth, squid,…

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Ling Cod

Jan 03 2020

Where to find them? The best place to find this peculiar looking fish is near the bottom of any Alaskan body of water ranging in depth from 25 to 450 feet. The Ling Cod most commonly inhabit rocky reefs near the shoreline. Physical Features If you have never encountered a Ling Cod you may be in for a shock! This odd-looking fish averages 30 pounds but has been recorded up to 76 pounds. This fish is easily distinguishable because of its large oval-shaped mouth, and swirls of brown, aqua and tan markings that cover its body. The underbelly is typically…

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