Pacific Dover Sole
Microstomus pacificus
Also called Dover Sole
Dover sole is a flatfish species found along the Pacific coast, highly valued as a commercial food fish. It's a right-eyed flounder that lives on soft bottom substrates.
Pacific Dover Sole at a glance
- Scientific name
- Microstomus pacificus
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 1-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Dover sole inhabit deep waters from 30 to 4,800 feet deep along the continental shelf and slope. They are primarily targeted by commercial fishermen using bottom trawls rather than recreational anglers due to their deep water habitat.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a pacific dover 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™ worksPacific Dover Sole questions people ask
Pacific Dover Sole is Microstomus pacificus. Anglers also call it Dover Sole.
A typical pacific dover sole runs 12-24 inches, 1-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every pacific dover sole you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Dover sole inhabit deep waters from 30 to 4,800 feet deep along the continental shelf and slope. They are primarily targeted by commercial fishermen using bottom trawls rather than recreational anglers due to their deep water habitat. 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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