Other finfish

Lingcod

Open for retention in 28 of the 29 zones that list lingcod. Click through to a zone for the full detail.

Rules merged from DFO baseline + notices, refreshed 33 min ago

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28 total
ZoneRuleSource
Area 25Nootka Sound, Esperanza InletLingcod is open in 25,125 (daily limit 3, minimum size 65cm, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 121West Coast Vancouver Island offshore including Switftsure BankLingcod is open in 121 (daily limit 3, minimum size 65cm, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 23Port Alberni, Bamfield, UclueletLingcod is open in 23,123 (daily limit 3, minimum size 65cm, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 6Kitimat, Kemano BayLingcod is open in 6,106 (daily limit 3, minimum size 65cm, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 7Bella Bella, Denny IslandLingcod is open in 7,107 (daily limit 3, minimum size 65cm, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 3Portland Inlet, Alaska borderLingcod is open in 3,103 (daily limit 3, minimum size 65cm, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 1Graham IslandLingcod is open in 1,101 (daily limit 3, minimum size 65cm, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source
Area 24Tofino, Flores Island, Meares Island, Vargas IslandLingcod is open in 24,124 (daily limit 3, minimum size 65cm, angling, spear fishing while diving required).view source

Everywhere else

ZoneStatusWhat appliesSource
Area 28Vancouver, Bowen Island, Indian Arm, SquamishclosedLingcod is closed in 28.view source
This is a plain-language summary, not the regulation itself. Always confirm at the source link before you fish. Rules can change without notice.
You need a licence before you fishSaltwater / tidal waters (salmon, halibut, rockfish, crab, prawn): get a BC Tidal Waters sport fishing licence (DFO).

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