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Description: The Cobia is a large, long, slim bodied fish with a broad depressed head, and a protruding lower jaw. The cobia is overall a dark brown color with a prominent dark lateral stripe that runs from the eye to the tail. Its distinguishing first dorsal fin is composed of 7 to 9 spines that are not connected by a membrane.

Similar Fish: Remora, (Eceneis naucrates)

Where Found: Inshore, and flats inhabiting inlets, bays, and among mangroves. They are frequently seen accompanying stingrays, buoys, pilings, and wrecks.

Size: Common to 30 pounds.

Florida Record: 103 lbs.12 ozs.

Remarks: Along the gulf coast of Florida, Cobia inhabit the Panhandle area in late February, and early march. They travel southward along the coast beginning in April and peaking all along the gulf coast in July and August. Cobia are found around the world in tropic and warm temperate waters. They prefer water temperatures between 68 degrees and 86 degrees. Their main diet consists of crabs, squid, and other small fish.