Species guide

How to catch Shotted halibut

Eopsetta grigorjewi

Stylized 2D illustration of Shotted halibut
saltwatergame fishPleuronectidae

The Shotted halibut is a saltwater flatfish known for its short, deep body shape. It inhabits sublittoral zones over sandy mud bottoms, typically in the Pacific Ocean. This species is valued as a game fish by anglers.

Where they live

Lives on sandy mud bottoms in sublittoral zones of the Pacific Ocean, from shallow waters down to 200 meters depth.

Typical size

Up to about 60 cm

What they eat

  • small fish
  • crustaceans
  • benthic invertebrates

Best baits

  • shrimp
  • worms
  • small baitfish

Best lures

  • soft plastic grubs
  • jigs
  • bottom bouncers

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • drift fishing
  • casting near sandy mud areas

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