Adult burbot typically range from 30-48 cm in total length. They commonly reach 5 pounds, while the record for North America stands at just over 18 pounds (Tomelleri and Eberle 1990; Becker 1983).

Becker, G. C. 1983. Fishes of Wisconsin. University of Wisconsin: Madison. pp. 747-750.

Tomelleri, J. R. and M. E. Eberle. 1990. Fishes of the central United States. University Press of Kansas: Lawrence.

Text by Kristin Blann Experiment for Fisheries 5601 March 11, 1997