Whiting

Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

CommonTrophyUnique

Whiting in Fishing Planet. Find it in Skårland Fjord. Bait options include Finger Mullets, Lesser Sand Eel, Sea Worms.

How to catch Whiting

Baits

Lures

Anniversary Bucktail 35 g, #6/0

Anniversary Craw 11 cm

Bionic Slug 12 cm

Bucktail 14 g, #3/0

Bucktail 21 g, #4/0

Bucktail 35 g, #5/0

Bucktail 50 g, #6/0

Club-Series Craw 15 cm

Club-Series Glow Worm 12.5 cm

Club-Series Grub 7.5 cm

Club-Series Minnow Grub 15 cm

Club-Series Slug 15 cm

Where to fish

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Size by waterway

WaterwayFish classMaximum weight
Skårland FjordCommon, Trophy, Unique

Fishing guide

Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) is a small, schooling fish from the cod family, commonly found throughout the Norwegian Sea. Most catches range from 30 to 50 cm and around 1 kg, though rare specimens can weigh over 3 kg. Whiting is an important commercial species, especially in northern European fisheries. Whiting typically occurs at depths of 30 to 100 meters, where it feeds on small fish, crustaceans, marine worms, and responds well to natural baits and small pilkers. This species is easy to catch, making it a popular target for beginners.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Whiting would be to use Sea Worms on a size #6/0 hook.

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

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