Atlantic Cod
Gadus morhua · Gadidae
Uncommon catalog entry
Identification keys
Use these visible cues as a starting point, then check local rules and review the live result before keeping a fish.
- Single chin barbel
- Three dorsal fins
- Pale lateral line
Habitat notes
Cold ocean · Reefs · Wrecks
Active season: Winter
Common approach: Jigs / cut bait
Look-alike check
When a result is uncertain, start with these catalog neighbors. They share family, genus, or habitat signals; this list is a comparison aid, not a substitute for local identification expertise.
- Pollock (Pollachius pollachius)
- Coalfish (Saithe) (Pollachius virens)
- Greater Amberjack (Seriola dumerili)
Conservation reminder
Heavily regulated; check quotas.
Seasons, size limits, and keep rules vary by water. Verify the current local regulations before keeping a catch; release it carefully when unsure.
Identify and log the real catch
OmniDex identifies a live catch, estimates length, and saves a private city-level journal entry without exposing raw coordinates.
Get OmniDex on the App Store