Species guide
How to catch Brill
Scophthalmus rhombus
saltwatergame fishScophthalmidae
The Brill is a flatfish prized by anglers for its firm, tasty flesh. It has a short, deep body and can grow up to 75 cm long and 8 kg in weight. It is a predator that hunts smaller fish and crustaceans on the sea bottom.
Where they live
Found in saltwater environments of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, Brill occupy depths from 5 to 50 meters. They favor sandy or muddy seabeds where they can blend in while hunting.
Typical size
Up to about 75 cm
What they eat
- small squid
- sand eels
- small gobies
- small crabs
- shrimp
Best baits
- ragworms
- lugworms
- small squid pieces
- crab chunks
Best lures
- soft plastic grubs
- jig heads
- small squid imitations
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- bait fishing
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