Pacific Tomcod
Microgadus proximus
A small member of the cod family found along the Pacific coast from Alaska to California. These fish are typically caught as bycatch rather than being specifically targeted by anglers.
Pacific Tomcod at a glance
- Scientific name
- Microgadus proximus
- Typical size
- 6-12 inches, under 1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Pacific tomcod inhabit shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries along the Pacific coast. They prefer sandy or muddy bottoms and are often found in depths from the intertidal zone to about 300 feet. Anglers typically catch them while bottom fishing for other species using small hooks and baits.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a pacific 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™ worksPacific Tomcod questions people ask
Pacific Tomcod is Microgadus proximus.
A typical pacific tomcod runs 6-12 inches, under 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every pacific tomcod you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Pacific tomcod inhabit shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries along the Pacific coast. They prefer sandy or muddy bottoms and are often found in depths from the intertidal zone to about 300 feet. Anglers typically catch them while bottom fishing for other species using small hooks and baits. 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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