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Whiting

Merlangius merlangus

Where to fish

A destination match is not yet verified. The country records below describe occurrence, not a confirmed local fishing trip.

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Local names

A name can refer to different fish in different places.

NameRegionSource
VarletFrance · FrenchReference
WhitingIrelandReference
WhitingSpainReference
WhitingIsle of ManReference
WhitingUnited StatesReference
WhitingGlobalReference
WittingGermany · GermanReference
WittlingGermany · GermanReference
BadehoPortugal · PortugueseReference
BadejoPortugal · PortugueseReference
Badejo-do-Mar-NegroPortugal · PortugueseReference
English whitingUnited StatesReference
European whitingUnited StatesReference
Filete fumadoPortugal · PortugueseReference
Golden cutletUK Gr. BritainReference
LécaudFrance · FrenchReference
LibaSpain · SpanishReference
MerlanGermany · GermanReference
MerlanMonaco · FrenchReference
MerlanSpain · SpanishReference
MerlanGlobal · FrenchReference
MerlánSpain · SpanishReference
MerluFrance · FrenchReference
North Sea whitingAustraliaReference
PlegoneroSpain · SpanishReference
SpeldingUK Gr. BritainReference

Seasons

A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.

Regulations and identification

Source records

Country occurrence records

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A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.