English Sole
Parophrys vetulus
English sole is a flatfish species found along the Pacific coast from Alaska to California. It's a right-eyed flounder with a brown to olive-green coloration on the eyed side.
English Sole at a glance
- Scientific name
- Parophrys vetulus
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
English sole inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in depths from shallow waters to over 1,800 feet deep. They are primarily caught as bycatch by commercial trawlers and occasionally by recreational anglers bottom fishing in deeper waters. They feed on small invertebrates, worms, and small fish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a english 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™ worksEnglish Sole questions people ask
English Sole is Parophrys vetulus.
A typical english sole runs 12-20 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every english sole you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
English sole inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in depths from shallow waters to over 1,800 feet deep. They are primarily caught as bycatch by commercial trawlers and occasionally by recreational anglers bottom fishing in deeper waters. They feed on small invertebrates, worms, and small fish. 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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