The Cobia, also known as Cabio or Lemonfish on the U.S. Gulf Coast, is found in all tropical and warm-temperate waters, and occurs in the western Atlantic from Cape Cod to Argentina. This fish has no related species and is in a family by itself. The Cobia is a large fish, commonly 30 to 50 lbs. And has been recorded to 102 lbs. It's brown in color with a black lateral band and has a broad snout. Cobia are often mistaken for sharks when in the water as they are usually sighted near the surface and quite close to shore. They are the object of a considerable sport fishery from the West Coast to Florida to Texas, and substantial landings are made commercially. Cobia are excellent eating fish. They have very tough skin with minute scales therefore usually eaten skinless. The meat is firm and white and are excellent sautéed, baked, broiled or raw. They also make an excellent smoked product.