Where Does Lingcod Live?

Lingcod lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Lingcod

Water type

saltwater

Depth

Typically found from the intertidal zone down to 400 meters (1,300 feet), most commonly between 10-100 meters (33-330 feet).

Environment

Demersal, inhabiting rocky reefs, kelp forests, and areas with strong currents and complex bottom structures. They prefer areas with crevices and ledges for ambush predation and shelter.

Geographic range

Eastern North Pacific Ocean, from Kodiak Island, Alaska, south to Baja California, Mexico. Most abundant from British Columbia to central California.

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