Roughscale Sole
Clidoderma asperrimum
A deepwater flatfish found in the eastern Pacific Ocean with rough, sandpaper-like scales covering its body. This sole species is primarily of commercial rather than recreational fishing interest.
Roughscale Sole at a glance
- Scientific name
- Clidoderma asperrimum
- Typical size
- 8-12 inches, 0.5-1 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Legendary
Habitat
Lives on sandy and muddy bottoms in deeper waters along the continental shelf, typically at depths of 100-600 feet. Rarely targeted by recreational anglers due to its depth range and location, but occasionally caught by commercial trawlers and deep-water bottom fishermen.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a roughscale 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™ worksRoughscale Sole questions people ask
Roughscale Sole is Clidoderma asperrimum.
A typical roughscale sole runs 8-12 inches, 0.5-1 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every roughscale sole you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Lives on sandy and muddy bottoms in deeper waters along the continental shelf, typically at depths of 100-600 feet. Rarely targeted by recreational anglers due to its depth range and location, but occasionally caught by commercial trawlers and deep-water bottom fishermen. 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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