Atlantic Cod
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.
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
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™ worksAtlantic Cod questions people ask
Atlantic Cod is Gadus morhua. Anglers also call it cod, codfish.
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.
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.
The IGFA all tackle world record atlantic cod weighed 103 lbs.
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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