Whiting identification

Fish identification of Whiting fish caught around the UK coast line

Whiting can be the main stay for the shore angler during the winter months

Whiting - merlangus

Whiting are one of the most prolific shore caught sea fish during the winter months and can make the difference between blanking and bagging up

They are not fussy eaters and will readily take any bait presented to them

Whiting UK record

Boat caught Whiting 6lb 12oz by N R Croft , Falmouth
Shore caught Whiting 4lb 0oz by T Dell , Abbotsbury

PLEASE - only take what you are going to eat and return under size fish