Atlantic Tomcod
Microgadus tomcod
Atlantic Tomcod is a small member of the cod family found along the Atlantic coast. They are typically caught as bycatch rather than targeted by anglers.
Atlantic Tomcod at a glance
- Scientific name
- Microgadus tomcod
- Typical size
- 6-12 inches, under 1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Atlantic Tomcod inhabit coastal waters, estuaries, and can tolerate brackish conditions. They are usually found in shallow waters near shore and are more commonly caught during winter months. Most are taken incidentally by anglers fishing for other species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a atlantic tomcod 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 Tomcod questions people ask
Atlantic Tomcod is Microgadus tomcod.
A typical atlantic tomcod runs 6-12 inches, under 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every atlantic tomcod you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Atlantic Tomcod inhabit coastal waters, estuaries, and can tolerate brackish conditions. They are usually found in shallow waters near shore and are more commonly caught during winter months. Most are taken incidentally by anglers fishing for other species. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore 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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