Species guide

How to catch Four-spot megrim

Lepidorhombus boscii

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Stylized 2D illustration of Four-spot megrim
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The four-spot megrim is a saltwater flatfish known for its distinctive body and moderate size, reaching up to 40 cm. It is a predator that hunts various small marine animals on the sea floor. This species inhabits a wide depth range from shallow to deep waters in the Atlantic and Mediterranean.

Where they live

Found in saltwater regions of the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, from depths of 7 to 800 meters, typically near the seabed.

Typical size

Up to about 40 cm

What they eat

  • squid
  • small fish
  • marine crustaceans

Best baits

  • small squid pieces
  • marine worms
  • small fish strips

Best lures

  • soft plastic grubs
  • jigs
  • small spoons

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • jigging
  • bait fishing

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