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 Here
is a brief overview of some of the fish that may be caught during
a Capt. John Boats Deep Sea Fishing excursion. Of course we can
not guarantee that you'll catch all of these, and you may even
catch some we haven't included. You can however, expect lots of
fishing action, and lots of fun!
Atlantic Codfish
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Atlantic Codfish: At times this
fish has been reported at over 200 pounds, but is considered
large at one-third that weight. They feed on mollusks, sea
squirts, and other fishes. The annual catch of this commercially
important fish amounts to tens of thousands of tons. It is
often caught on a handline by anglers in New England. Codfish
can grow up to a length of 6 feet, and weigh in at more than
200 pounds. |
Pollock
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Pollock: Pollock
usually run in schools and are an important part of the
New England and North Atlantic fishery, but less so than
Atlantic Cod and Haddock. Pollock can grow to 3 feet 6 inches,
and weigh up to 15 pounds. |
Haddock
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Haddock: Haddock
live in deeper waters than codfish, and prefer smoother
bottoms of sand, gravel, and clay. They feed indiscriminately
on available fauna. They can grow to a length of 3 feet
8 inches, and weigh up to 37 pounds. |
Mackerel
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Mackerel:
The Atlantic Mackerel, an extremely abundant fish that travels
in large schools, is important commercially for food. The
fishing industry makes no distinction between the Atlantic
and Chub Mackerels. Mackerels can grow up to 22 inches,
and weigh up to 12 pounds. |
Wolfish
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Wolfish: This solitary species
is not abundant anywhere. Its large jaws, formidable teeth,
and habit of attacking people and objects- in the water when
caught- make it a potentially species. It feeds on a variety
of shelled mollusks, echinoderm, and crustaceans. Wolfish
can grow up to 5 feet, and can weigh up to 60 pounds. |
Flounder
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Flounder:
The Flounder has a thicker body and broader caudal peduncle
than any other small flounder species in its range. South
of New York, it goes into deep water in the summer and reappears
in shoal waters during the winter. It is important food
fish. The Flounder can grow up to 23 inches, and weigh up
to approximately 15 pounds. |
Spiny Dogfish
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Spiny Dogfish:
Spiny Dogfish give birth to fully developed young that average
8 to 12 inches at birth.Studies have shown this species
is a migratory one. Though these fish are an important food
fish in Europe, they are rarely consumed in the U.S. Dogfish
can grow up to 5 feet, and can easily weigh more than 20
pounds. |
Striped Bass
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Striped Bass:
The striped Bass is a very important sport and commercial
fish throughout its range, and large individuals have even
been caught in just a few feet of water. It is a delicious
food fish. "Stripers", also called "Rockfish", are anadromous,
and spawn prolifically in fresh water. Stripers can grow
up to a length of 6 feet, and weigh as much as 125 pounds. |
Bluefish
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Bluefish:
Bluefishes are voracious creatures, often foraging on squids
or schools of small fishes. They are reported to feed until
their bellies are full, regurgitate, and feed again as long
as food is present. They have been known to attack swimmers.
Bluefishes are exciting sport fishes and tasty if consumed
when fresh. Bluefish up to 3 feet 7 inches have been caught,
and have weighed in at over 30 pounds. |
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