Red Hake

The northern stock is not overfished. The southern stock is overfished, but the fishing rate established under a rebuilding plan promotes population growth.

The northern stock is not subject to overfishing. The southern stock is reduced to end overfishing.

Raised-footrope trawls are required in designated areas when targeting hake to minimize bycatch of other species.

Mild and slightly sweet. Hake can be substituted in many dishes calling for pollock or cod.

Hakes have softer flesh and are less flaky than other whitefish such as cod, haddock, and pollock.

Raw and cooked hake is white to off-white.

Red hake is a good source of selenium, vitamin B, magnesium, and protein.