Species FishPollock

Pollock

Pollachius virens

CommonFish
Illustration of Pollock (Pollachius virens)

Pollock is a slender fish with a greenish back and a light belly, often used in processed foods like fish sticks and imitation crab. It is a key species in commercial fisheries.

Habitat
Deep waters of the North Atlantic.
Diet
Primarily feeds on small fish and zooplankton.
How common
Common

Recent Pollock sightings near you

Live, research-grade observations from iNaturalist. Allow location to center the map on you.

Spot a Pollock? Identify it instantly.

Point Huck at any plant, bird, or animal for an instant ID, its rarity, and a live map of where it is being seen near you.

Get Huck

Get an alert when a Pollock is spotted

Pick a park, state, or city and we’ll email you when one turns up there. One check a day, only when there’s something new.

Free. Unsubscribe from any email. See our Privacy Policy.

Love fish? Get Huck field notes

Spotting tips, new species, and the best of what people are finding in the wild - straight to your inbox.

By subscribing you agree to receive Huck emails. No spam, unsubscribe anytime. See our Privacy Policy.

More fish

Pompano
Pompano
Trachinotus ovatus
Porcupinefish
Porcupinefish
Diodon hystrix
Porkfish
Porkfish
Anisotremus virginicus
Port Jackson Shark
Port Jackson Shark
Heterodontus portusjacksoni
Powder Blue Tang
Powder Blue Tang
Acanthurus leucosternon
Prickly Sculpin
Prickly Sculpin
Cottus asper
Princess Damsel
Princess Damsel
Pomacentrus vaiuli
Princess Parrotfish
Princess Parrotfish
Scarus taeniopterus