Species guide
How to catch Lemon sole
Microstomus kitt
The lemon sole is a saltwater flatfish known for its short, deep body and seasonal feeding habits. It primarily consumes sedentary polychaete worms and is most active from spring through summer. Popular among anglers in the Atlantic, it can grow up to 65 cm and weigh nearly 3 kg.
Where they live
Found in Atlantic saltwater, lemon sole inhabits depths from 10 to 200 meters. It prefers environments where sedentary prey like polychaete worms are abundant, with feeding activity peaking between April and August.
Typical size
Up to about 65 cm
What they eat
- polychaete worms
- sedentary marine worms
Best baits
- worms
- mussels
- small shellfish
Best lures
- soft plastic grubs
- small jigs
- bottom bouncers
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- bait fishing
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