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Where to see Atlantic cod
Atlantic cod is recorded at 12 public dive sites on PickADive across Norway and United States. Frequency labels below reflect what divers and datasets report at each site — sightings are planning context, never a guarantee.
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Dive sites where Atlantic cod is seen
Norway
6 sites- Ferndale & Parat Wrecks (Krakhellesundet)VestlandcommonExpert
- Gulen / Byrknesoy (Sognefjord)VestlandcommonAdvanced
- MV Hadsel Wreck (Lofoten)NordlandcommonAdvanced
- SaltstraumenNordlandcommonAdvanced
- SS Frankenwald Wreck (Gulen)VestlandcommonExpert
- Z2 Georg Thiele Wreck (Narvik)Nordland (Narvik)commonAdvanced
United States
6 sites- HEROIC (91 ft long wooden eastern rig dragger) WreckMassachusettsoccasionalAdvanced
- Pinthis WreckMassachusettsoccasionalAdvanced
- U-853 (wreck)Rhode IslandoccasionalExpert
- U-869 (Wrack)New JerseyoccasionalExpert
- Oregon (Cunard liner wreck)New YorkseasonalAdvanced
- USS San Diego (ACR-6)New YorkseasonalAdvanced
Common questions
Where can you see Atlantic cod while diving?
PickADive currently records Atlantic cod at 12 public dive sites across Norway and United States. It is listed as commonly seen at Ferndale & Parat Wrecks (Krakhellesundet), Gulen / Byrknesoy (Sognefjord), and MV Hadsel Wreck (Lofoten). Sightings are never guaranteed; conditions, season, and luck all matter.
Is a Atlantic cod sighting guaranteed?
No. Wildlife encounters depend on season, conditions, time of day, and chance. PickADive's frequency labels (common, occasional, rare) summarize what has been recorded at each site — treat them as planning context and ask local operators about recent sightings.
How do I plan a dive around seeing Atlantic cod?
Start with the sites listed on this page, compare their difficulty and access on each site page, and check the latest dive-window forecasts before committing to a day. Local dive operators can tell you where the most recent sightings have been.