WAC 220-314-040. Lingcod — Areas and seasons

It is unlawful to take, fish for, or possess lingcod for personal use except during the following seasons and areas: (1) Coastal area: (a) Marine Areas 1 through 4: From the second Saturday in March, through the third Saturday in October. (b) It is unlawful to fish for, retain, or possess lingcod in Marine Area 1 seaward of a line extending from 46°38.17'N. lat., 124°21.00'W. long. to 46°33.00'N. lat., 124°21.00'W. long. when lingcod is open, except that lingcod may be taken, retained and possessed seaward of the line from June 1 through June 15 and September 1 through September 30. (c) It is unlawful to fish for, retain, or possess lingcod in Marine Area 2 seaward of a line extending from 47°31.70'N. lat., 124°45.00'W. long. south to 46°38.17'N. lat., 124°30.00'W. long. when lingcod is open, except that lingcod may be taken, retained and possessed seaward of the line on days open during the primary halibut season and from June 1 through June 15 and September 1 through September 30. (2) Marine Areas 5 through 11, and 13: May 1 through June 15 by angling, and May 21 through June 15 by spear fishing. (3) Marine Area 12: Closed year-round.