Saltwater
Turbot
Scophthalmus maximus
- Peak season
- Summer (June–September)
- Length range
- 30–100 cm
- Weight range
- 0.5–15 kg
- Typical depth
- 2–80 m
Habitat
Sandy seabeds and shell-gravel banks in relatively shallow water (5–30m). Lies partially buried in sand.
Behavior
Ambush predator that lies camouflaged on the seabed. Lunges at passing fish and sandeels.
Best techniques
- Drift fishing with live sandeel
- Long flowing trace over sand banks
- Slow trolling
