ccb Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 55555s, KidDkivahh, liambrouillette and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSeggs Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 I saw this. One cool fish. And freshwater taboot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdbike Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 I didn't know there were fresh water cusk. I've certainly caught them while bottom fishing for cod & haddock. Are they different fish? JD 55555s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55555s Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 31 mins ago, jjdbike said: I didn't know there were fresh water cusk. I've certainly caught them while bottom fishing for cod & haddock. Are they different fish? JD Burbot? Cusk is salt, I thought. Bwstriper44 1 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjdbike Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 13 mins ago, 55555s said: Burbot? Cusk is salt, I thought. Yes, me too. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWitek Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 2 hours ago, jjdbike said: I didn't know there were fresh water cusk. I've certainly caught them while bottom fishing for cod & haddock. Are they different fish? JD Yes. They're more properly called "burbot." The only freshwater member of the cod family. ReeferRob, jjdbike, KarpsnKatz and 2 others 5 "I have always believed that outdoor writers who come out against fish and wildlife conservation are in the wrong business. To me, it makes as much sense golf writers coming out against grass.." -- Ted Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarpsnKatz Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 Add another one to the bucket list. Can cusk be caught during the summer? PSeggs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWitek Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 22 hours ago, KarpsnKatz said: Add another one to the bucket list. Can cusk be caught during the summer? From what I understand, largely at night and in deeper water. But they're mostly an ice target. "I have always believed that outdoor writers who come out against fish and wildlife conservation are in the wrong business. To me, it makes as much sense golf writers coming out against grass.." -- Ted Williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdowning Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 Way back when I ice fished Maine, we tried for them but without success. That's a huge cusk. Pfantum Pfishah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine Guide Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 23 hours ago, KarpsnKatz said: Add another one to the bucket list. Can cusk be caught during the summer? A lot of Maine lakes have them. They are caught at night during ice fishing season. It’s a good excuse to stay out on the ice and drink some more at dark. Late february, early March is their spawning season. Look for rocky areas. Dead Sea smelt or shiner on the bottom is how we fished for them. You can jig for them to pass the time as well. Tasty fish. Fun time at night on Sebago when it does freeze. I caught one one in the summer once. Trolling for lake trout, with lead core near the bottom. Only one I ever caught in the summer. ReeferRob and KarpsnKatz 2 * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Ahab Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 (edited) 7 mins ago, Maine Guide said: A lot of Maine lakes have them. They are caught at night during ice fishing season. It’s a good excuse to stay out on the ice and drink some more at dark. Late february, early March is their spawning season. Look for rocky areas. Dead Sea smelt or shiner on the bottom is how we fished for them. You can jig for them to pass the time as well. Tasty fish. Fun time at night on Sebago when it does freeze. I caught one one in the summer once. Trolling for lake trout, with lead core near the bottom. Only one I ever caught in the summer. Sounds like in open water you can fish them like catfish? Edited January 17, 2022 by Captain Ahab KarpsnKatz 1 I fish fine look stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine Guide Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 46 mins ago, Captain Ahab said: Sounds like in open water you can fish them like catfish? They move to deep water. They are obviously there in the lakes, but I have never heard of anyone targeting them during the open water seasons. ReeferRob and Captain Ahab 2 * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarpsnKatz Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 5 hours ago, Maine Guide said: They move to deep water. They are obviously there in the lakes, but I have never heard of anyone targeting them during the open water seasons. I'll have to start doing some research, and find out some more about them. It seems like a good opportunity to catch something cool like this. 55555s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maine Guide Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 2 mins ago, KarpsnKatz said: I'll have to start doing some research, and find out some more about them. It seems like a good opportunity to catch something cool like this. Used to love being on the ice in March at night on a windless night. Lantern going. Beers flowing. Staring up at the stars. Lot of fun. KarpsnKatz 1 * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnywater Posted January 17, 2022 Report Share Posted January 17, 2022 One of the best eating freshwater fish imo' and my grandmothers favorite for fish chowdah. Like was mentioned they are usually found deep, I've caught in 180ish ft of water. But in February-March when they spawn here they are caught in shallow. we call them cusk here, never heard anyone call them burbot unless from away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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