Haddock have a dark lateral line running along their white side, which is the opposite to pollock that have a white line running along their dark side. The most distinguishing mark of the haddock is a dark blotch above the pectoral fin which is often described as a thumb print
Little fish fact
Haddock have a lovely bit of folklore about them: that dark shoulder mark is often called the thumb print.
Fishing for Cod
Bait - crab, squid, mackerel, worm
Method - baited hooks
Identification
Haddock have a dark lateral line running along their white side, which is the opposite to pollock that have a white line running along their dark side. The most distinguishing mark of the haddock is a dark blotch above the pectoral fin which is often described as a thumb print
Length
Length is 38-69cm
Breeding Time
Spring
Latin Names
Order - Gadiformes
Latin Name - melanogrammus aeglefinus
Family - Gadidae
