Atlantic Herring
The Atlantic herring, Clupea harengus, is a small, schooling fish found in the North Atlantic. Recognizable by its silver body and distinctive dorsal fin, this species is crucial for both commercial fisheries and marine ecosystems. Herring are known for their mass migrations and are a staple in many coastal communities' diets.
Length~25 (max 45)
Weight~1 (max 2)
WaterSalt
Water Temp8-19° F
Depth15-200 ft
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- Length~25 (max 45)
- Weight~1 (max 2)
- WaterSalt
- Water Temp8-19° F
- Depth15-200 ft
Popular lures for Atlantic Herring
Regulation for Atlantic Herring
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Living Conditions
🐟 Habitat preferences
- Atlantic herring thrive in temperate, pelagic waters, often forming large schools near the surface
- They migrate seasonally between feeding and spawning grounds, covering vast distances
- Herring prefer areas with abundant plankton, their primary food source
- Juveniles inhabit coastal nurseries, benefiting from shelter and abundant food
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- Spawning occurs in coastal areas, often on gravel or sand substrates
- Females lay eggs that adhere to the substrate, where males fertilize them
- Eggs hatch into larvae, which drift with ocean currents until they mature
- Herring exhibit strong homing behavior, returning to their natal spawning grounds annually