Burbot in Lake Erie?

[Madd Matt]

Thanks for the replies. West Basin, I've heard that they are good to eat too and the research I've found online suggests the same. It intrigues me that I've never heard of them being caught. We get the occasional Steelhead in the western basin, I've seen Long Nose Gar that have been caught over here, I've "heard" of the allusive Muskie being caught, etc.. But never even knew Burbot where in the Lake.

Rscotfish, where was your dock?

[wakina]

Thanks for the replies. West Basin, I've heard that they are good to eat too and the research I've found online suggests the same. It intrigues me that I've never heard of them being caught. We get the occasional Steelhead in the western basin, I've seen Long Nose Gar that have been caught over here, I've "heard" of the allusive Muskie being caught, etc.. But never even knew Burbot where in the Lake.

Rscotfish, where was your dock?

They are also called Ling Cod and Eelpout although Eelpout is accepted in some circles and considered a different species in others. Burbot resembles a Bowfin in several ways and can be confused by some due to this resemblance.