Cobia
Also called: Ling
Cobia are curious, brown, powerful fish that shadow rays, buoys, and structure — and often cruise right up to the boat. Sight-casting to a big cobia is a heart-stopping thrill.
They fight hard and eat even better, making them one of the most coveted catches we offer.
- Size
- Commonly 15–50 pounds
- Fight
- Dogged, stubborn, and powerful
- On the table
- Excellent — firm, white, premium
- Best season
- Spring is prime
How we catch Cobia
We sight-cast jigs and live baits to cruising cobia around buoys, rays, and structure on nearshore and offshore trips.
On the table
Premium eating — firm, white, and rich, excellent grilled or blackened.
