Atlantic Cod are brown to green or gray on their upper sides and flanks, with a paler belly. They have smooth, small scales and a prominent barbel ("whisker") on their chin.
Diet: a variety of fishes, crabs, shrimps, clams, and mussels
Habitat & Range
Atlantic Cod are typically found near the ocean floor between 30 and 500 feet deep. They feed on a variety of fishes, crabs, shrimps, clams, and mussels.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Atlantic Cod are usually caught accidentally by anglers fishing for other species off Delaware’s coast. They can be taken with 10 to 20 ounce Norwegian type jigs. These jigs are often tipped with whole squid, several mussels or large sea worms. Atlantic Cod can also be caught on bottom rigs baited with clams or squid.
