Saltwater
Halibut
Hippoglossus spp.
- Peak season
- Summer (June–August)
- Length range
- 50–300 cm
- Weight range
- 2–200 kg
- Typical depth
- 10–200 m
Habitat
Sandy and gravel bottoms in cold, deep waters. The largest flatfish, found at depths of 20–200m.
Behavior
Bottom-dwelling ambush predator that feeds on fish, crab, and octopus. Can grow to enormous sizes.
Best techniques
- Drift fishing with herring
- Heavy jigging with large soft plastics
- Circle hook with salmon head
- Spreader bar rig
