Species guide
How to catch Atlantic tomcod
Microgadus tomcod
freshwaterbrackishsaltwatergame fishGadidae
The Atlantic tomcod is a small, elongated fish commonly found along North American Atlantic coasts. It thrives in freshwater, brackish, and saltwater environments, including some landlocked lakes. This species feeds on small crustaceans, mollusks, worms, squid, and small fish, making it an opportunistic predator.
Where they live
Lives in shallow to moderately deep waters (0-69 m) along Atlantic coasts of North America, including coastal, brackish, and freshwater lakes.
Typical size
Up to about 38 cm
What they eat
- small shrimps
- amphipods
- worms
- small mollusks
- squid
- small fish like smelt and sticklebacks
Best baits
- small shrimp
- worm
- minnow
- pieces of squid
Best lures
- small soft plastic lures
- jigs
- spoons
How to fish for them
- light spinning gear
- jigging
- bottom fishing
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