Burbot fishing

[lostfisher1]

I will befishing for burbot this year it is one of the fish that i want to catch. I will be shore fishing though off a breakwall. one side is like 20 feet deep and is where a river empties to lake erie. the other side is 5-10 feet. where do i want to fish and how do i want to fish them. any tips will be very helpfull.

[Bugman1964]

I have had my best luck fishing for cusk here in Maine during late Jan early Feb. However, they spawn during mid to end of Feb and move into the shallows.  I have caught them at night any where from 5'-30' of water right on the bottom. Bait, the stinkier the better. I use dead salt water smelts, and leave them out thawed for a few days to "ripen". I usually cut them in half or quarters, they are 6"-10" long. Any Stinky bait will probably do. Good luck and bring lots of light!!!

[lostfisher1]

i hace hearf the stinker the better. but i have also heard they dont like anything stinky?