Species guide
How to catch Pacific rock sole
Lepidopsetta bilineata
saltwaterPleuronectidae
The Pacific rock sole is a bottom-dwelling flatfish known for its short and deep body shape. It inhabits a wide depth range along the Pacific coast of North America. This species feeds as a predator on various benthic animals.
Where they live
Found in saltwater along the Pacific coast of North America, occupying depths from shallow waters down to about 575 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 58 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- sea clams
- brittle stars
- marine worms
- macrofauna
Best baits
- clam strips
- worms
- small baitfish
Best lures
- soft plastic bottom bouncers
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
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