This is one ugly fish
Despite the burbot's homely form, its meat is palatable and nutritious. A delicacy in Scandinavia, the burbot's liver contains oil said to rival that of the saltwater cod.
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Burbot \Bur"bot\, n.
A fresh-water fish of the genus Lota, having on the nose two very small barbels,
and a larger one on the chin.
[Written also burbolt.]
[1913 Webster]
Note: The fish is also called an eelpout or ling, and is allied to the codfish.
The Lota vulgaris is a common European species. An American species
({Lota maculosa) is found in New England, the Great Lakes, and farther north.
[1913 Webster]
 Burbot Bash Ice Fishing Event Escanaba, Michigan
Well it use to be a Burbot Bash happening in Escanaba every year. The event must have lost its appeal or its organizers.
Here's a low-down
on what Yoopers called "The Burbot Bash".
Additional Burbot Information
The Fresh Water Codfish
Everything you wanted to know about the Burbot and Burbot fishing
Eelpout
Festival
The Burbot is honored with a big celebration on the frozen surface of Leech Lake
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