Species guide
How to catch Blackfin flounder
Glyptocephalus stelleri
saltwaterPleuronectidae
The Blackfin flounder is a deep-water flatfish with a short, deep body. It lives on sandy or muddy sea floors and preys on small marine animals. It is not typically sought after as a game fish.
Where they live
Found in Pacific saltwater at depths from 8 to 1600 meters, preferring sandy or muddy substrates beyond 30 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 52 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- amphipods
- crabs
- shrimp-like crustaceans
- marine worms
Best baits
- fresh baitfish strips
- shrimp
- clam
- worm
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- small bucktail jigs
- paddle tail swimbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- drift fishing
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