Cusk
Brosme brosme
The cusk is a deep-water cod relative found in cold North Atlantic waters. It has an elongated body with a single long dorsal fin and is prized for its firm, white meat.
Cusk at a glance
- Scientific name
- Brosme brosme
- Typical size
- 18-36 inches, 3-12 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Cusk inhabit rocky bottoms and reefs in deep waters from 100 to over 1000 feet deep. Anglers typically target them with heavy tackle while bottom fishing with cut bait, often catching them incidentally while fishing for other deep-water species like cod and haddock.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a cusk 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™ worksCusk questions people ask
Cusk is Brosme brosme.
A typical cusk runs 18-36 inches, 3-12 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every cusk you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Cusk inhabit rocky bottoms and reefs in deep waters from 100 to over 1000 feet deep. Anglers typically target them with heavy tackle while bottom fishing with cut bait, often catching them incidentally while fishing for other deep-water species like cod and haddock. 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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