Atlantic Halibut
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
The Atlantic halibut is the largest flatfish species in the world, capable of reaching enormous sizes. This prized gamefish is both eyes on the right side of its flattened body and is highly sought after for its excellent eating quality.
Atlantic Halibut at a glance
- Scientific name
- Hippoglossus hippoglossus
- Typical size
- 30-60 inches, 50-200 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Atlantic halibut inhabit deep, cold waters of the North Atlantic from 200 to over 6,000 feet deep. They are typically found on sandy, muddy, or gravel bottoms and are targeted by anglers using heavy tackle with large baits like herring, mackerel, or squid. Due to overfishing, they are now heavily regulated and quite rare in most areas.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a atlantic halibut through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksAtlantic Halibut questions people ask
Atlantic Halibut is Hippoglossus hippoglossus.
A typical atlantic halibut runs 30-60 inches, 50-200 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every atlantic halibut you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Atlantic halibut inhabit deep, cold waters of the North Atlantic from 200 to over 6,000 feet deep. They are typically found on sandy, muddy, or gravel bottoms and are targeted by anglers using heavy tackle with large baits like herring, mackerel, or squid. Due to overfishing, they are now heavily regulated and quite rare in most areas. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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