Curlfin Sole
Pleuronichthys decurrens
The Curlfin Sole is a flatfish species found along the Pacific coast, characterized by its distinctive curled pectoral fin rays. It is primarily a commercial species rather than a recreational target.
Curlfin Sole at a glance
- Scientific name
- Pleuronichthys decurrens
- Typical size
- 8-16 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Curlfin Sole inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in depths ranging from shallow nearshore waters to several hundred feet deep along the Pacific coast. They are typically caught incidentally by bottom fishermen targeting other species and are more commonly encountered in commercial trawl fisheries.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a curlfin 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™ worksCurlfin Sole questions people ask
Curlfin Sole is Pleuronichthys decurrens.
A typical curlfin sole runs 8-16 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every curlfin sole you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Curlfin Sole inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in depths ranging from shallow nearshore waters to several hundred feet deep along the Pacific coast. They are typically caught incidentally by bottom fishermen targeting other species and are more commonly encountered in commercial trawl fisheries. 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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