Species guide
How to catch Atlantic halibut
Hippoglossus
saltwatergame fishPleuronectidae
The Atlantic halibut is a large, powerful flatfish known for its impressive size and strength. It lives mostly on the sea bottom but can occasionally be found swimming in open water. This species is a top predator that feeds on various fish and bottom-dwelling animals.
Where they live
Found in the North Atlantic Ocean along the coasts of North America, Atlantic halibut inhabit depths from 50 to 2000 meters, mostly on the sea floor.
Typical size
Up to about 470 cm
What they eat
- cod
- haddock
- pogge
- sand-eels
- herring
- capelin
- cephalopods
- large crustaceans
Best baits
- large fish chunks
- squid strips
- crustaceans
Best lures
- large jigs
- soft plastic swimbaits
- paddle tail lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- deep-sea jigging
- bait fishing
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