Blue cod

Parapercis colias

Family

Pinguipedidae

Max Length

45 cm

Max Weight

2.5 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

saltwater

Fishing Spots

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

Pilchards
Cut into chunks, very effective.
Squid
Use whole or strips, tough bait.
Mussels
Good berley and bait combo.
Crabs
Small, soft crabs are excellent.
Prawns
Peel them for better scent release.

Artificial Lures

Daiwa Saltiga SK Jig 40gJig
Good for deeper water.
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Z-Man GrubZ 4"Soft Plastic
Use with a jig head.
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Rapala X-Rap Magnum 10Trolling Lure
Troll near reefs for best results.
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Shimano Lucanus Jig 60gJig
Slow jigging action.
Buy
Berkley Gulp! Nemesis 3"Soft Plastic
Scent is a major advantage.
Buy

Techniques

Fish near rocky reefs and kelp forests, as blue cod are ambush predators.

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Where to Find Blue cod

Wellington, New Zealand7 spots Canterbury, New Zealand6 spots Otago, New Zealand5 spots Marlborough, New Zealand2 spots Tasman, New Zealand2 spots Hawke's Bay, New Zealand1 spots West Coast, New Zealand1 spots Waikato, New Zealand1 spots Nelson, New Zealand1 spots Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand1 spots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Blue cod?+

Popular baits for Blue cod include Pilchards, Squid, Mussels, Crabs, Prawns. Tip: Fish near rocky reefs and kelp forests, as blue cod are ambush predators.

Where can I catch Blue cod?+

Blue cod can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Wellington, New Zealand; Canterbury, New Zealand; Otago, New Zealand. WikiCatch lists 28 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Blue cod get?+

Blue cod (Parapercis colias) can reach up to 44.9999988 cm in length and 2.5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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