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Ophiodon elongatus
Lingcod
Saltwater
About this species
A big-mouthed, toothy ambush predator of the rocky North American Pacific coast. Despite the name it is a greenling, lurking on reefs and pinnacles to inhale anything that fits. Its flesh sometimes shows a harmless blue-green tint.
Season
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Depth
10 – 100 m
Habitat Spots
ReefOffshoreNearshore
Fishing Methods
JiggingBottom
Bait & Rig
Heavy leadhead jigs with swimbaits or live bait bounced over rocky structure.
Edibility & Taste
Excellent flaky white flesh; the occasional blue-green color cooks out to white.
Similar Species
Told from cabezon by its long body, large mouth and prominent teeth.
Record Weight
32 kg