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Atlantic cod
Gadus morhua
Photo: Wilhelm Thomas Fiege · CC BY-SA 4.0
Knowing the Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) well helps you decide where and when to dive for it. It usually frequents mixed bottoms and is found between 10 and 60 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is usually solitary, which shapes how to approach it.
It takes some technique and knowing its behaviour. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 1 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: usually solitary.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| North-East Atlantic | 35 cm |
Where to catch it
Other names
Bacalao (es) · Bacalhau (pt) · Cabillaud (fr) · Merluzzo (it) · Kabeljau (de) · Γάδος (el) · Bakalar (hr) · Morina (tr)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Atlantic cod?
It depends on the area. For example, North-East Atlantic: 35 cm. See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Atlantic cod found?
Usually between 10 and 60 m, mostly over mixed bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “medium”. It is also usually solitary. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
Log it in Apnaut
Add this species to your collection, log your catches with their size and check the legal minimum for your area, all from your phone.
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