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California halibut

Paralichthys californicus · Sea

West Coast flatfish that hides on sand and ambushes prey.

California halibut (Paralichthys californicus)

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Facts

Best months

Apr–Sep. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator.

Typical size40–60 cm · record about 120 cm
DietSmall fish, squid
RegionsNorth America
Catching tip. Slowly drag live bait or swimbaits along sandy bottoms.

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