Lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus) is a saltwater species recorded in the United States. It is found at depths of 0–475 m. The main season in the United States runs spring, summer, autumn.
Scientific name: Ophiodon elongatus · Water: Saltwater · Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
Size: 40–110 cm
Weight: 1–20 kg
Lingcod is a voracious bottom predator unique to the U.S. West Coast, with a large mouth, sharp teeth and highly variable coloration. It ambushes prey around rocky reefs and is a favorite boat target from Washington and Oregon to Alaska, mainly in spring through autumn. Its firm white flesh makes it both a prized food fish and a rewarding catch.
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