Species guide
How to catch Indian halibut
Psettodes erumei
saltwaterPsettodidae
The Indian halibut is a predatory flatfish found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It lives on muddy and sandy bottoms and feeds on various benthic creatures including crustaceans and smaller fish. It can grow up to 64 cm in length and weigh around 9 kg.
Where they live
Inhabits shallow to moderately deep waters (1-100 m) on muddy and sandy substrates in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Typical size
Up to about 64 cm
What they eat
- benthic organisms
- crustaceans
- small fish
- soles
- eels
Best baits
- shrimp
- small fish
- crab
Best lures
- soft plastic paddletails
- jigs
- bottom rigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- drift fishing
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