Top 11 Urban Fishing Cities in North America
North America is undergoing an urban fishing revival. In the United States, the Clean Water Act of 1972 kicked off a nationwide clean-up of city waters created many challenging urban fisheries from New York to Vancouver.
Lingcod
Average size: 3.5 - 7 kg (8 - 15 lbs), Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
What they look like: Lingcod belong to a family of fish called greenlings. They are the only Canadian greenling that has canine-like teeth and separated gill membranes. Their colour varies with their environment but mainly consists of dark mottling over brown, grey, green or blue shades. Their bellies are grey white.
Where they live: Although Lingcod have been found in depths over 427 m (1400 feet) they prefer to be inshore, mostly near rocks.
For more detailed information, visit:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Sport Fishing Institute of B.C.
