Cobia - Black Kingfish

 A great sport fish and great eating fish, you will know when you have one of these guys on the end of your line.

The Cobia or Black King Fish can fight with the strength of a  fiesty shark of the same size, in fact it is not uncommon to confuse a good Cobia with a shark until they are close to the boat as their body shape and colour is similar.

Usually they will have 4 or 5 good runs before they tire and even still they don't like to give up.

Common Fish name

Cobia or Black King fish

Scientific name

Rachycentron canadum

Other fish names

Lemon fish, Sergeant fish, Crab eater, Ling, Black salmon, Cobbie.

Description and identification

Similar fish species

Distribution

Where to catch Cobia

When to catch Cobia

Growth pattern

Behaviours and adaptions

Size and catch limits:

Always check with your local authorities before you go fishing to check for bag and size limits and any updates on local fishing regulations.Local bait and tackle stores are also a good source of fishing regulation material.Keep in mind that some states require permits to fish and some areas may be closed at certain times of the year.

Fishing Regulations

Rating for eating:(Poor,fair,average,good,excellent)

Rating for sport:(Poor,fair,average,good,excellent)

How to catch Cobia 

Fishing live bait to use

Rod:

??-?? Kg

Reel:

Spinning reel,side cast,bait caster

Hook:

Fishing line:

Light mono for dead baits or a light braid or mono-filament for casting lures.

Sinker:

Rig:

Knots:

0 - 0 Kg or

0 - 0 Lb

How to handle:

How to clean:

How to cook:

Check out our seafood recipes section for great ways to cook you catch.

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