Atlantic Tomcod

Also called: Tomcod, Frostfish, Tommie Cod

Small cod-shaped fish with three dorsal fins, two anal fins, mottled olive-brown coloring, and a chin barbel.

Coastal rivers, estuaries, and shallow coastal waters.

A cold-water bottom feeder that can move into low-salinity and freshwater areas.

Small natural baits fished near the bottom, subject to current rules.

Sometimes called frostfish; a winter species.