Where Does Haddock Live?

Haddock lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Haddock

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 40 to 300 meters (130 to 980 feet), though occasionally shallower or deeper. Juveniles tend to inhabit shallower waters.

Environment

Demersal, preferring sand, gravel, shell, or rocky bottoms. They are found in cold to temperate waters of the North Atlantic.

Geographic range

North Atlantic Ocean, including the Barents Sea, Norwegian Sea, North Sea, around Iceland, Greenland, and along the North American coast from Newfoundland to Cape Cod.

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