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Lingcod

Ophiodon elongatus · Sea

Large aggressive predator of Pacific reefs, with sharp teeth and mottled colouring.

Lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus)

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Facts

Best months

Nov–Apr. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator.

Typical size50–80 cm · record about 150 cm
DietFish, octopus, crabs
RegionsNorth America
Catching tip. Jigs or live bait along rocky reefs.

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