Naples Florida Cobia Fishing Record Set at Captain Joey D. Charters

We’re certainly facing some strange times during this pandemic, but our boat rentals in Naples and fishing charters are running full swing. Last year, we worked hard to add more boat rental to our fleet which can be booked directly on our brand new website! Now let’s get on to the big Cobia catch, shall we?

Did you know Rachycentron Canadum is another name for the Cobia fish? They resemble little sharks, and are considered a delicious fish for eating thanks to their flavor, high oil content and succulent flesh. If you didn’t know, the Cobia fish is a monster fish that can grow up to 150 lbs. Through research we found that the previous record weight in Florida was 135 lbs, 2 ounces. Our recent catch topped that record with a total weight of 135 lbs, 9 ounces.

Take a look at this monster fish! Wrestling in a Cobia is no easy feat, and the angler who reeled it in compared it to a full body workout. Bragging rights well deserved.

The Cobia fish varies in weight between 10 pounds up to 100 pounds, and they have a row of sharp dorsal spines that can cause some serious damage if not handled properly. Cobia fish can be found anywhere from Massachusetts to Florida, and they migrate seasonally. From March to October they are populous in the northern gulf, and they migrate to the southern gulf from November to March.

Cobia fish are most known to bite live bait ranging from eel, live spot or bunker and soft or peeler crabs, but artificial lures make for a relatively easy catch if you’ve spotted a Cobia fish. By using a bucktail jig with contrasting colors, this record breaking Cobia fish was caught on our Still Dreamin’ 32.6 foot boat platform!