Common Ling

Common Ling

Molva molva

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

How to catch Common Ling

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

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Skårland FjordCommon, Trophy, Unique

Fishing guide

Common Ling (Molva molva) is a long-bodied predator of the North Atlantic, prized for its flavorful meat and deep-dwelling habits. Reaching up to 2 meters in length and up to 45 kg in weight, ling are typically found at depths between 50 and 500 meters, especially near rocky or sandy bottoms. Feeding on herring, flatfish, crustaceans, and mollusks, they eagerly strike both natural baits and deepwater lures. Ling are especially active during winter and early spring, making them a solid target for bottom fishing or trolling at depth. Hardy and not overly picky, they offer a satisfying challenge for anglers of all skill levels.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Common Ling would be to use Atlantic Herring on a size #5/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Baby Halibuts.

The most successful lure is Green Dotted Baby Halibut 13 cm.

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