Species guide
How to catch Mazatlan sole
Achirus mazatlanus
freshwaterbrackishsaltwaterAchiridae
The Mazatlan sole is a small flatfish known for its short and deep body shape. It inhabits shallow coastal waters and can also venture into brackish lagoons and freshwater. This species feeds on a variety of small bottom-dwelling animals.
Where they live
Found in shallow coastal waters up to 20 meters deep, including coastal lagoons and freshwater areas along the Pacific coast of North America.
Typical size
Up to about 23 cm
What they eat
- small fishes
- crustaceans
- polychaetes
- detritus
Best baits
- small shrimp
- worms
- minnows
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- tiny jigs
- bottom rigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
- bait fishing
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