Lingcod
Ophiodon elongatus
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
West Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
Cultus codBlue codBluefishGreen codBuffalo codGreenlingWhite cod
Seafood Profile
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Population
The stocks are not overfished.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Regulations prohibit fishing in certain areas to protect sensitive fish populations.
Taste
A mild-tasting fish.
Texture
A tender fish with large flakes.
Color
Blue-green tint when raw, but is snow white once cooked.
Health benefits
Lingcod is a good source of low-fat protein and is high in vitamin B12 and selenium.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady