Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) is a member of the Gadidae family which also includes the Cod. It is very common around most of the British coastline from September onwards. Baits: Lugworm Squid and fish baits. Whiting rarely grow above 2lb (0.9kg) caught from the shore.
Boat captured Whiting Record 6-12-00 Falmouth, Cornwall N R Croft 1981
Shore captured Whiting Record 4-00-07 Abotsbury, Dorset T Bell 1984
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