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The Real Poor Man’s Lobster? This Mysterious Native Fish Is Seeing a Boom in Popularity

Summary by Outdoor Life
At first glance, a burbot looks like some sort of large, slimy eel. But, there’s much more to this native fish than meets the eye. Burbot, commonly known as eelpout, can be found throughout the Northern hemisphere, primarily in Canada, Alaska, and along the Northern border of the lower 48. There is also a native species that lives in Europe and Asia. The average size of a burbot can range anywhere between 1.5 to 5 pounds, with the heavier fish t…
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Outdoor Life broke the news in on Friday, March 13, 2026.
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