Do Eels Hibernate In Winter? Or Do they Migrate?
The majority of eels enter a dormant phase during the chilly winter months, and fishing is typically ineffective at this time. Eels hibernate in the bottom muck throughout the winter. The duration of this stage in the eel’s life cycle can range from 5 years for males to 20 years or so for females. The …
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