Butter Sole
Isopsetta isolepis
A flatfish species found in Pacific waters, known for its delicate texture and good eating quality. Part of the righteye flounder family with both eyes on the right side of its head.
Butter Sole at a glance
- Scientific name
- Isopsetta isolepis
- Typical size
- 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found on sandy and muddy bottoms in deeper waters along the Pacific coast from California to Alaska. Anglers typically target them using bottom rigs with bait like marine worms, clams, or small fish pieces in depths ranging from 60 to 1,200 feet.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a butter sole 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™ worksButter Sole questions people ask
Butter Sole is Isopsetta isolepis.
A typical butter sole runs 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every butter sole you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found on sandy and muddy bottoms in deeper waters along the Pacific coast from California to Alaska. Anglers typically target them using bottom rigs with bait like marine worms, clams, or small fish pieces in depths ranging from 60 to 1,200 feet. 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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