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Atlantic cod

Gadus morhua

Family
Gadidae
Max Length
200 cm
Max Weight
47 kg
IUCN Status
VU
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
720

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Sand Eels

    Highly effective, cod love them.

  • Clams

    Use fresh or frozen, great scent.

  • Mussels

    Effective when fished on the bottom.

  • Herring

    Cut into chunks or used whole.

  • Crabs

    Use soft shell crabs if available.

Artificial Lures

  • Savage Gear Cutbait HerringSoft Plastic

    Mimics a fleeing baitfish.

    Buy
  • Shimano Butterfly JigJig

    Great for deep water jigging.

    Buy
  • Crippled Herring JigJig

    Classic cod jigging option.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Hydro PencilTopwater

    Good for early season cod.

    Buy
  • Daredevle SpoonSpoon

    Proven, simple and effective.

    Buy

Techniques

When using jigs, impart a strong vertical jigging action close to the sea floor, pausing occasionally to entice strikes.

Where to Find Atlantic cod

Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada74 spotsEngland, United Kingdom47 spotsAlba / Scotland, United Kingdom44 spotsNova Scotia, Canada24 spotsMaine, United States18 spotsQuébec, Canada13 spotsPrince Edward Island, Canada13 spotsCymru / Wales, United Kingdom11 spotsRegion Hovedstaden, Denmark9 spotsMecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany7 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Atlantic cod?+

Popular baits for Atlantic cod include Sand Eels, Clams, Mussels, Herring, Crabs. Tip: When using jigs, impart a strong vertical jigging action close to the sea floor, pausing occasionally to entice strikes.

Where can I catch Atlantic cod?+

Atlantic cod can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada; England, United Kingdom; Alba / Scotland, United Kingdom. WikiCatch lists 720 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Atlantic cod get?+

Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) can reach up to 200 cm in length and 47.02 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is VU.

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