Codfish ID

Burbot
Lota lota
Also known as: eelpout, ling, ling cod, lawyer

Description: Slender fish with a body that tapers from head to tail.  Rounded tail fin.  One short, separate dorsal fin followed by a long dorsal fin.  Anal fin is also long.  One barbel in the middle of the chin.  Tiny scales, generally dark mottled black or brown coloration with a lighter white or yellowish colored belly.  The only freshwater member of the cod family.

Family: Codfish, Gadidae
Type: Sportfish
Range: Uncommon in Missouri River, most likely to be found along northern reaches of the river in Nebraska.