Silver Hake
Merluccius bilinearis
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
New England/Mid-AtlanticSoutheast
Protected status
None
Also known as
WhitingAtlantic hakeNew England hake
Seafood Profile
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Population
The stocks are not overfished.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Raised-footrope trawls are required in designated areas when targeting hake to minimize bycatch of other species.
Taste
Mild and slightly sweet.
Texture
Hakes have softer flesh and are less flaky than other whitefish such as cod, haddock, and pollock.
Color
Raw and cooked hake is white to off-white.
Health benefits
Silver hake is a good source of selenium, vitamin B, magnesium, and protein.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady