Cod
RareSaltwater
A cold-water bottom dweller found over deep offshore structure, feeding steadily through the day without much regard for weather or pressure. Not particularly wary, so a jig or bait dropped straight to bottom is usually all it takes.
Profile
- Fight: 5/10
- Trophy: 4/10
- Wariness: 2/10
- Abundance: 5/10
- Aggression: 4/10
- Table: 9/10
- Typical weight
- 4.4–13.2 lbs (2.0–6.0 kg)
- Record
- 88.2 lbs (40.0 kg)
Season
- Jan: 55%
- Feb: 50%
- Mar: 40%
- Apr: 30%
- May: 20%
- Jun: 15%
- Jul: 15%
- Aug: 20%
- Sep: 30%
- Oct: 45%
- Nov: 55%
- Dec: 55%
Seasonality shown is typical for temperate North America — your local waters may vary.
Time of day
- 12 AM: 8%
- 1 AM: 6%
- 2 AM: 5%
- 3 AM: 5%
- 4 AM: 6%
- 5 AM: 15%
- 6 AM: 35%
- 7 AM: 55%
- 8 AM: 70%
- 9 AM: 80%
- 10 AM: 85%
- 11 AM: 85%
- 12 PM: 80%
- 1 PM: 78%
- 2 PM: 80%
- 3 PM: 82%
- 4 PM: 78%
- 5 PM: 65%
- 6 PM: 45%
- 7 PM: 25%
- 8 PM: 15%
- 9 PM: 12%
- 10 PM: 10%
- 11 PM: 9%
Conditions
Temp39–50°F (4–10°C)
Depth33–164 ft (10–50 m)
PressureAny
LightAny
Lures
Tips
- Drop a heavy jig or bait straight to the bottom over deep offshore structure.
- Cod stay active in cold water, making them a reliable target in the off-season for other species.
- Cod aren't especially line-shy, so don't overthink leader or line weight.
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