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  Most people mistakenly identify the   Florida fish   Cobia as a Shark the first time they see its fins protruding from the water. They’re a favorite among  charter fishermen in Stuart, Florida  because of their abundance, great taste and relative ease to catch. Cobia Facts Appearance Long slender bodies Depressed head with protruding bottom jaw and shovel shaped snout Brown coloring fading to white underbelly with a darker strip running the length of their body Dorsal fin offset by smaller fins ahead of it Diet Due to their protein-rich diet, Cobia grow quickly, reaching over 40 inches in less than 2 years. Blue crab, stingray, baitfish including Pinfish, eel, hardhead Catfish Habitat Buoys, navigational markers, reefs, wrecks, other large structures where bait-fish gather Preferred Water Temperatures Between 68-72 degrees. As the seasonal cold fronts begin, Cobia work their way to South Florida.  During the coldest months, most Cobia are in the Florida Keys. As spring hits, water te