Wreckfish
Polyprion americanus
What to check for
Location
Cornwall
Technical location
Atlantic, Northeast, Bristol Channel, Celtic Sea (North), Celtic Sea (South), English Channel (West)
Caught by
Hook & line (handline)
Rating summary
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Technical consultation summary
Rarely caught fish - taken on hook and line by hake boats who set a baited line under dan buoy at end of the tier.
How we worked out this Rating
For more information about this rating please visit: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/wreckfish.php
For more information about this rating please visit: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/wreckfish.php
For more information about this rating please visit: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/wreckfish.php
References
For more information about this rating please visit: http://www.cornwallgoodseafoodguide.org.uk/fish-guide/wreckfish.php
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