Species guide
How to catch Flathead sole
Hippoglossoides elassodon
saltwatergame fishPleuronectidae
Flathead sole is a predatory flatfish found in northern Pacific waters. It has a short, deep body and feeds on fish and various bottom-dwelling creatures. This species is popular among anglers for its tasty flesh and moderate size.
Where they live
Flathead sole inhabits saltwater environments in the northern Pacific Ocean, ranging from shallow coastal waters down to depths of about 1050 meters. It prefers sandy or muddy bottoms where it hunts for prey.
Typical size
Up to about 52 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- alaska pollock
- amphipods
- bairdi crab
- hermit crabs
- shrimp
- sand shrimp
- pandalid shrimp
Best baits
- pieces of fish
- shrimp
- clam strips
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic grubs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
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