Try Angling for free at a Family Fishing Weekend Event
Have fun, win great prizes and learn about fish, fishing and the great outdoors at one of near 50 Family Fishing Weekend Events being held in B.C. communities June 19 - 21.
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.
