California Halibut
Paralichthys californicus
Also called California Flounder
A large flatfish with both eyes on one side of its head, prized for its excellent eating quality and sporting fight.
California Halibut at a glance
- Scientific name
- Paralichthys californicus
- Typical size
- 12-30 inches, 3-20 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in sandy bottoms from shallow bays to depths of 600 feet along the Pacific coast. Anglers target them with live bait like anchovies and sardines, or with jigs and swimbaits near structure and drop-offs.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a california 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™ worksCalifornia Halibut questions people ask
California Halibut is Paralichthys californicus. Anglers also call it California Flounder.
A typical california halibut runs 12-30 inches, 3-20 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every california halibut you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in sandy bottoms from shallow bays to depths of 600 feet along the Pacific coast. Anglers target them with live bait like anchovies and sardines, or with jigs and swimbaits near structure and drop-offs. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore 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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