Burbot

ENVIRONMENT YUKON

Yukon Fish Species

Burbot

An elongate body tapering to a small rounded tail, flattened short head, large mouth with a single barbel under the chin, and two spineless dorsal fins.
Although the body feels slippery, there are small embedded scales covered with slime. Adults are olive-green to dark brown on their back and sides with irregular pale blotches.
The average Yukon fish is under 10 pounds.

They are often called lingcod, ling, maria, or loche.
They are voracious feeders, feeding mainly at night on fish, though aquatic insects, crustaceans, plankton and fish eggs can make up a part of their diet.
They are easily caught on baited set lines, as they are bottom dwellers.
Found in most Yukon lakes and large rivers.

Contact Fish and Wildlife, Fisheries

Environment Yukon

Government of Yukon

Box 2703 (V-5A)
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6

Phone: 867-667-5721
Toll free (in Yukon): 1-800-661-0408 local 5721
Fax: 867-393-6263

Email: fisheries@gov.yk.ca