| Name | Cobia |
| Family | Family Rachycentridae, COBIA |
| Description | long, slim fish with broad depressed head; lower jaw projects past upper jaw; dark lateral stripe extends through eye to tail; first dorsal fin comprised of 7 to 9 free spines. |
| Where Found | both INSHORE and NEARSHORE inhabitating inlets, bays, and among mangroves; frequently seen around buoys, pilings, and wrecks. |
| Size | common to 30 pounds. |
| Food Quality | Excellent |
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| Remarks | spawns in spring and early summer; feeds on crabs, squid, and small fish. |
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