Fishing for Blue cod

Parapercis colias

The blue cod is a robust fish native to New Zealand's coastal waters. It features a slender, elongated body with a bluish-green hue. Typically reaching 20-24 inches and weighing 2-6 pounds, it thrives in rocky reefs and kelp beds. Blue cod are opportunistic feeders, consuming crustaceans, mollusks, and smaller fish, and are known for their inquisitive nature. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

0 ft - 1 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Blue cod

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Blue cod

4 in · 3 oz

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Buttonwood Sound

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Big Pine Key Bridge

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Bakers Bay

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Waikakaramea Bay

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Mutton Cove

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15 in · 3 lb 5 oz

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15 in · 4 lb 7 oz

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Hillsboro River

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