Lingcod Trap (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Lingcod Trap

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This is an example of the new lingcod fishing gear. The two 'wings' guide fish into tunnels that lead into the main chamber. A grid resembling a tic-tac-toe board keeps large flat fish (like halibut) out, while letting lingcod in. If other fish do get inside the chamber, the trap is designed to let smaller fish swim out through the sides and top and flat fish shimmy out the bottom.

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The Nature Conservancy

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