Species guide
How to catch Stone flounder
Platichthys bicoloratus
freshwaterbrackishsaltwatergame fishPleuronectidae
The stone flounder is a flatfish known for its adaptability to various water types including freshwater, brackish, and saltwater. It has a short, deep body shape and can reach up to 50 cm in length. This species inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms in coastal areas across Asia and the Pacific.
Where they live
Found on sandy and muddy coastal seabeds from shallow waters down to 150 meters depth in Asia and the Pacific. Occurs in fresh, brackish, and saltwater.
Typical size
Up to about 50 cm
What they eat
- small amphipods
- bivalves
- polychaete worms
- mysid shrimps
Best baits
- worms
- shrimp
- small shellfish pieces
- soft plastic baits
Best lures
- soft plastic swimbaits
- jigs
- small spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- light spinning
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