Slender Sole
Lyopsetta exilis
A small flatfish species found in Pacific waters, characterized by its elongated, narrow body shape. This bottom-dwelling fish is primarily of commercial rather than recreational interest.
Slender Sole at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lyopsetta exilis
- Typical size
- 6-12 inches, less than 1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms in deeper offshore waters along the Pacific coast. Rarely targeted by recreational anglers due to its small size and deep water habitat, but occasionally caught incidentally by bottom fishermen.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a slender 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™ worksSlender Sole questions people ask
Slender Sole is Lyopsetta exilis.
A typical slender sole runs 6-12 inches, less than 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every slender sole you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms in deeper offshore waters along the Pacific coast. Rarely targeted by recreational anglers due to its small size and deep water habitat, but occasionally caught incidentally by 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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