Species guide
How to catch Oriental sole
Brachirus orientalis
freshwaterbrackishsaltwaterSoleidae
The Oriental sole is a flatfish with a short and deep body shape. It inhabits shallow coastal waters and can be found in freshwater, brackish, and saltwater environments across Asia and the Indian and Pacific Oceans. This species is a predator that hunts macrofauna near the seabed.
Where they live
Found in shallow coastal waters up to 20 meters deep in freshwater, brackish, and saltwater regions of Asia and the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Typical size
Up to about 38 cm
What they eat
- small crustaceans
- benthic invertebrates
- macrofauna
Best baits
- small shrimp
- worms
- cut bait
Best lures
- soft plastic lures
- jigs
- small spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light tackle fishing
- bait fishing
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