Species profile
White Hake
Urophycis tenuis
Identify White Hake (Urophycis tenuis) from a photo: try it free in your browser, or get unlimited IDs, no sign-up, with the CatchRules app. Plus current fishing rules across 2 jurisdictions.
At a glance
White Hake (Urophycis tenuis) is a bony-fish species regulated in 3 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
Confirmed by 29 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- It can reach 52 inches (132 cm) in length and weigh over 40 pounds (18 kg).
- Its pelvic fins have evolved into long sensory filaments used to probe the seafloor for prey.
- Found in cold, deep Atlantic waters from the Gulf of St. Lawrence to North Carolina.
- Young fish occupy shallow inshore waters; adults descend to depths exceeding 1,000 meters.
- It is a commercially important food fish prized for its mild, white, flaky flesh.
Where White Hake are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for White Hake
Background
The white hake or mud hake (Urophycis tenuis) is a phycid hake of the genus Urophycis, found in the deeper waters in the northwest Atlantic Ocean.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's White Hake article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is White Hake?
White Hake (Urophycis tenuis) is a bony-fish species regulated in 3 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
What is the scientific name for White Hake?
White Hake is Urophycis tenuis.
Is White Hake regulated for fishing?
Yes — White Hake has fishing regulations in 2 U.S. states and/or Canadian provinces tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify White Hake?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules app for iPhone or Android — on-device identification recognizes White Hake along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.