Lingcod (also known as Ling, Buffalo Cod) in Oregon. Minimum legal size, daily bag limit, possession limit — verified against the ODFW guide, 2026.
In Oregon, the minimum legal size for Lingcod is 22 in and the daily bag limit is 3 per person. Season note: Open seasons and these size and bag limits are reviewed at least annually and can change in-season — always confirm the current Oregon rules (including open dates, depth and area) before keeping fish.
Open seasons and these size and bag limits are reviewed at least annually and can change in-season — always confirm the current Oregon rules (including open dates, depth and area) before keeping fish.
Oregon ocean marine zone, statewide. Oregon ocean (state + adjacent federal) waters, statewide. Vessel descending-device requirement applies (must release rockfish seaward of the 30-fathom line). Verify any current seasonal depth restriction.
These limits are pulled from the ODFW sport fishing regulations. Last verified June 2026.
Always check the official guide before keeping any fish. Regulations change. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife updates its guide annually and occasionally mid-year. Fines for over-bag or undersized fish are significant.
Oregon requires a fishing licence for anyone aged 12 or older; some fisheries (halibut, salmon, steelhead) also need a Combined Angling Tag or endorsement. ODFW licences.
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