Catching Lingcod? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

todd one · 10-19-2013, 09:51 AM

Has anyone ever caught Lingcod out at La Jolla? I never hear of anyone, but I'm sure someone has. I wouldn't mind getting out there targeting them sometime. I know they're bottom fish. Are they seasonal,year round, are they in the kelp? What's the skinny on these fish, if you have any knowledge you don't mind sharing?

makobob · 10-19-2013, 09:59 AM

For lingcod, go NORTH young man, your success rate will make it worth your time.

todd one · 10-19-2013, 10:03 AM

How far north you talking?

jorluivil · 10-19-2013, 10:35 AM

Yep.

StinkyMatt · 10-19-2013, 10:49 AM

Plenty of ling cod in LJ.

YakDout · 10-19-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by todd one

How far north you talking?

Alaska has some nice ones.

10-19-2013, 03:59 PM

Bounce a mega bait off the bottom near a reef and you'll increase your odds

lamb · 10-19-2013, 08:21 PM

Their numbers seem healthy this fall - we've caught at least one each time we targeted rockfish in standard LJ rockfish grounds, less than 200ft.
They like bigger bait, they'll hit bigger jig too. They don't mind squid neither.
You will find them in some spots in the kelp as well, but it's pain in the arse to fish for them there.

JeffB · 10-19-2013, 08:56 PM

I've caught a couple my last few outings and had one come off that grabbed onto a rockfish. They are there, it's just takes patience to hook up with one.

todd one · 10-20-2013, 06:47 PM

Thanks for the info guys. You guys told me just what I wanted to know. I'm going to go out there and give it a shot.

10-19-2013, 09:51 AM	#1
todd one Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 364	Catching Lingcod? Has anyone ever caught Lingcod out at La Jolla? I never hear of anyone, but I'm sure someone has. I wouldn't mind getting out there targeting them sometime. I know they're bottom fish. Are they seasonal,year round, are they in the kelp? What's the skinny on these fish, if you have any knowledge you don't mind sharing?

10-19-2013, 09:59 AM	#2
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	For lingcod, go NORTH young man, your success rate will make it worth your time. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

10-19-2013, 10:35 AM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Yep. __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-19-2013, 08:21 PM	#8
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	Their numbers seem healthy this fall - we've caught at least one each time we targeted rockfish in standard LJ rockfish grounds, less than 200ft. They like bigger bait, they'll hit bigger jig too. They don't mind squid neither. You will find them in some spots in the kelp as well, but it's pain in the arse to fish for them there. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

10-19-2013, 08:56 PM	#9
JeffB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: La Jolla Posts: 1,216	I've caught a couple my last few outings and had one come off that grabbed onto a rockfish. They are there, it's just takes patience to hook up with one. __________________ If you're looking for me I'm

10-19-2013, 10:03 AM	#3
todd one Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 364	How far north you talking?

10-19-2013, 10:49 AM	#5
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Plenty of ling cod in LJ.

10-19-2013, 03:59 PM	#7
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	Bounce a mega bait off the bottom near a reef and you'll increase your odds

10-20-2013, 06:47 PM	#10
todd one Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 364	Thanks for the info guys. You guys told me just what I wanted to know. I'm going to go out there and give it a shot.