Range: Throughout sandy bottomed bays and inlets around Nova Scotia
Common caught Size: 12" - 30" (head to tail)
Eating Size: 20 Inches +
Record: Unknown
Bag Limit: None
Season: No closed season. Can be caught inshore July - October

Appearance: This bottom dwelling fish is similar in appearance to the ATlantic Cod however it is not covered with the Dark brown/Black spots as the Atlantic Cod. Its overall appearance is lighter and does not grow as large as the Atlantic Cod.

Characteristic of a cod, the haddock has three dorsal fins and two anal fins, and the first dorsal fin is high and pointed. The small chin barbel is sometimes hidden. Its coloring is purplish gray on the back and sides, fading to pinkish reflections and a white belly. There is a black lateral line along the side and a black shoulder blotch commonly called the "Devil's thumb print," or "St. Peter's mark."

The dark lateral line and shoulder blotch can distinguish it from its close relatives in the cod family. The three dorsal fins distinguish the haddock from its relative the silver hake (see: hake, silver).

Angling : Haddock fishing is very similar to cod fishing please refer there for angling advice

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