SeaAjBest months
January–December
Where
- Open sea
- Estuaries
- Harbours & piers
Best time
- Dawn
- Daytime
- Dusk
Usual size
65–160 cm
General guidance for the Mediterranean and the nearby Atlantic; local seasons can differ.
How to catch it
Methods
- Live bait
- Spinning (lures)
- Jigging
Baits
- Live fish
- Squid
- Crab
Lures
- Soft plastics
- Metal jigs
The angler's tip
Curious, strong fish that follows boats and holds near buoys, wrecks and pilings: a live fish, a crab or a big soft plastic dropped right beside the structure.
Legal minimum size
We have no verified rule for your country yet. Check your local fisheries authority before keeping any fish.
About this fish
The cobia is a species of marine carangiform ray-finned fish, the only extant representative of the genus Rachycentron and the family Rachycentridae. Its other common names include black kingfish, black salmon, ling, lemonfish, crabeater, prodigal son, codfish, and black bonito.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to catch cobia?
The best months are January–December. Best time of the day: Dawn, Daytime, Dusk.
What bait or lure works for cobia?
Live fish, Squid, Crab · Soft plastics, Metal jigs · Live bait, Spinning (lures), Jigging.
These are estimates, not guarantees. Always look at the sea yourself before going out, do not go alone and wear a life jacket.