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Burbot

The Burbot is the only freshwater cod, and can be found in large rivers and lakes. In 1590s England, it was said that burbot were so common that they were used to feed hogs, however in present day have been utterly eradicated from the area. They have elongated serpent-like bodies and flattened heads, with an average length of 16 in (40 cm), and a weight ranging from 2-17 lb (1-8 kg). Burbot are keen hunters, active primarily during twilight and prey primarily on other fish.
Burbot

Details

Reserves
Golden Ridge Reserve, Trollsporet Nature Reserve
Habitats
Shallow Lake, Deep Lake, Upriver, Middle River, River Mouth
Weight
0.06 kg - 8.5 kg
Bait and Lure Preference
Liver, Shad, Grub, Hotdog, Leech, Minnow, Redworm, Tube, Worm, Bloodworm, Cheese, Dough, Eggs, Marshmallow
Traits
Night Owl
Night Owl
More active at night

Weight

0.00kg5.00kgDiamondGoldSilverBronzeJuvenile

Hook Sizes

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
1/0
2/0
3/0
4/0

Tackle Preference

Filter
Available
Baits
Natural
Cheese
 
Dough
 
Eggs
 
Hotdog
 
 
Liver
 
 
 
Marshmallow
 
Live
Bloodworm
 
Leech
 
 
Minnow
 
 
Redworm
 
 
Lures
Constant
Twitching
Jigging
Stop & Go
Grub
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Shad
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Tube
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Worm
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