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Lingcod
The recreational fishery for
lingcod (
Ophiodon elongatus) is
open year-round to divers2 and shore-based anglers. This fishery is
closed to boat-based anglers as of January 1, 2015 and will reopen on March 1, 2015.
Groundfish regulations are scheduled to change in early 2015 – consult this page or call (831) 649-2801 for the latest regulation information (see important NOTE at the end of this section). Lingcod may only be taken or possessed
3 in waters less than 300 feet (50 fathoms) deep. The daily bag and possession limit is 2 fish, with a minimum size limit of 22 inches total length.
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/marine/mapregs5.asp#lingcod