American Angler
Lophius americanus
A bottom-dwelling fish with an enormous mouth and flattened body, known for its ability to engulf prey nearly as large as itself. Also called goosefish or monkfish, it's primarily valued as a commercial food fish.
American Angler at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lophius americanus
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches, 10-50 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Found on the continental shelf from shallow waters to depths of 2,600 feet, typically on sandy or muddy bottoms. Anglers occasionally catch them while bottom fishing for other species, though they're not specifically targeted by recreational fishermen.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a american angler through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksAmerican Angler questions people ask
American Angler is Lophius americanus.
A typical american angler runs 24-48 inches, 10-50 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every american angler you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found on the continental shelf from shallow waters to depths of 2,600 feet, typically on sandy or muddy bottoms. Anglers occasionally catch them while bottom fishing for other species, though they're not specifically targeted by recreational fishermen. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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