Uncommon

Atlantic Cod

Q: What is the scientific name for atlantic cod?

Atlantic Cod is Gadus morhua. Anglers also call it cod, codfish.

Gadus morhua

Also called cod, codfish

Atlantic Cod is a large, cold-water fish with a distinctive barbel under the chin and three dorsal fins. They are an important commercial and recreational species in the North Atlantic.

The record

Atlantic Cod at a glance

Scientific name: Gadus morhua
Typical size: 20-40 inches
IGFA world record: 103 lbs
Water: Saltwater
Habitat: Offshore
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Uncommon

Where it lives

Habitat

Cold deep water over rocky bottom and wrecks. Historic northeast fishery. Bottom feeder.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a atlantic cod 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™ works

Questions

Atlantic Cod questions people ask

What is the scientific name for atlantic cod?

Atlantic Cod is Gadus morhua. Anglers also call it cod, codfish.

How big does an atlantic cod get?

A typical atlantic cod runs 20-40 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 103 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every atlantic cod you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do atlantic cod live?

Cold deep water over rocky bottom and wrecks. Historic northeast fishery. Bottom feeder. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.

What is the world record atlantic cod?

The IGFA all tackle world record atlantic cod weighed 103 lbs.

Is atlantic cod in the Cobia 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.

Offshore