Coalfish

Coalfish

Pollachius virens

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Coalfish in Fishing Planet. Find it in Skårland Fjord. Bait options include Finger Mullets, Scaled Sardines, Atlantic Herring.

How to catch Coalfish

Baits

Lures

Anniversary Bucktail 35 g, #6/0

Anniversary Saltwater Spoon 250 g, #10/0

Anniversary Shad 11 cm

Antlered Pilker 350 g, #7/0

Baby Halibut 13 cm

Baby Halibut 16 cm

Bony Shad 10 cm

Bucktail 14 g, #3/0

Bucktail 21 g, #4/0

Bucktail 35 g, #5/0

Bucktail 50 g, #6/0

Club-Series Glow Shad 15 cm

Where to fish

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Size by waterway

WaterwayFish classMaximum weight
Skårland FjordCommon, Trophy, Unique

Fishing guide

Coalfish (Pollachius virens), also known as a pollock or saithe, is a fast-swimming, schooling predator common in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. Most fish range between 60 and 90 cm, but the biggest specimens can grow over a meter long and weigh up to 30 kg. Found near reefs, rocky slopes, and continental shelves at depths of 50 to 250 meters, Pollock is always on the move, chasing herring, cod, crustaceans, and mollusks. Thanks to its aggressive strikes and high activity levels, pollock is a favorite among sport anglers. It readily hits both natural bait and lures, making it easy to target with bottom rigs or vertical jigging.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Coalfish would be to use Giant Tiger Prawn on a size #10/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Fish Pilkers.

The most successful lure is Silver/Yellow Sonar Fish Pilker 200 g, #4/0.

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