Where Does Pacific Hake Live?

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

Where to find Pacific Hake

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found at depths ranging from 50 to 1,000 meters (164 to 3,280 feet), but can be found shallower or deeper depending on life stage and season. Juveniles are often found in shallower waters.

Environment

Demersal to semi-pelagic, inhabiting continental shelf and slope waters. Prefers soft bottoms (mud, sand) but can be found over rocky substrates. Undertakes extensive vertical and horizontal migrations.

Geographic range

Eastern North Pacific Ocean, from the Gulf of Alaska south to Baja California, Mexico. The main commercial stock is found off the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California.

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