Pacific halibut

Hippoglossus stenolepis · Sea

Huge Pacific flatfish with strict quotas in most areas.

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Facts

Best months	JFMAMJJASOND May–Sep. Northern hemisphere; shift by six months south of the equator.
Typical size	60–100 cm · record about 250 cm
Diet	Fish, crabs, octopus
Regions	North AmericaAsia

Catching tip. Heavy jigs or herring baits near the bottom in deep water.

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