Saltwater
Pacific Halibut
Hippoglossus stenolepis
- Peak season
- Summer (May-August)
- Length range
- 50–270 cm
- Weight range
- 2–230 kg
- Typical depth
- 10–300 m
Habitat
Sandy and gravel bottoms at 20-300 m depth in the North Pacific from California to Alaska. Lies on the bottom near structure.
Behavior
Massive flatfish that can exceed 200 kg. Ambush predator feeding on fish, crab, and octopus. Migrates between deep and shallow water.
Best techniques
- Heavy jig with herring strip
- Circle hook with salmon head
- Spreader bar rig with cut bait
- Large swimbaits near bottom
