Atlantic Wolffish

Q: What is the scientific name for atlantic wolffish?

Atlantic Wolffish is Anarhichas lupus.

The record

Atlantic Wolffish at a glance

Scientific name: Anarhichas lupus
Typical size: 24-60 inches, 10-40 lbs
Water: Saltwater
Habitat: Offshore
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Rare

Where it lives

Habitat

Atlantic Wolffish inhabit cold, deep waters of the North Atlantic from 20-1500 feet deep, typically around rocky bottoms and ledges. They are rarely targeted by recreational anglers due to their deep habitat and are more commonly encountered as bycatch by commercial fishermen using bottom trawls or longlines.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a atlantic wolffish 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 Wolffish questions people ask

What is the scientific name for atlantic wolffish?

Atlantic Wolffish is Anarhichas lupus.

How big does an atlantic wolffish get?

A typical atlantic wolffish runs 24-60 inches, 10-40 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every atlantic wolffish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do atlantic wolffish live?

Atlantic Wolffish inhabit cold, deep waters of the North Atlantic from 20-1500 feet deep, typically around rocky bottoms and ledges. They are rarely targeted by recreational anglers due to their deep habitat and are more commonly encountered as bycatch by commercial fishermen using bottom trawls or longlines. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.

Is atlantic wolffish 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