Lingcod: Ophiodon elongatus

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Lingcod
Ophiodon elongatus

From our Historical Fish Plate Archives:

Common Names:

Ling, Lincod, Bacalao, Blue Cod, Cultus.

Identifying Characteristics:

Elongate bodies, caninie-like teeth in a large mouth, head is unscaled. Colors range from gray to black to brown to green to blue. Spots are usually yellow or orange to dark orange. Forked caudal fin.

Range and Locations:

Gulf of Alaska to Baja California.

Stats:

Can grow up to 5 ft in length with weights to 70 lbs. Voracious predator.

Market Forms:

Popular and important fish to the sport fishing and commercial fishing industry. Can be found fresh or frozen.

Closing Remarks:

While the flesh may be sometimes a greenish color, this goes away with cooking.

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