Species guide
Elongated
European conger
Conger conger
Photograph by Derek Harper · CC BY-SA 2.0
How to spot it
Long, muscular eel-shaped body, large mouth and no pelvic fins
Found: Rocky ground, deep coastal water, wrecks and harbour structures
Handling & rules
A powerful fish with a strong bite. Keep hands away from the mouth and use suitable tools and experienced help for unhooking.