Species guide
How to catch Slime flounder
Microstomus achne
saltwaterPleuronectidae
The slime flounder is a saltwater flatfish known for its short, deep body shape. It lives on sandy and muddy sea bottoms where it hunts small benthic invertebrates. This species can grow up to 60 cm in length and weigh around 1.7 kg.
Where they live
Found in the Pacific Ocean on sandy and muddy bottoms from shallow waters around 15 meters to depths up to 800 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 60 cm
What they eat
- benthic invertebrates
- polychaete worms
- small crustaceans
- organic matter
Best baits
- worms
- small shrimp
- cut bait
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- small spoons
- bucktail jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- jigging near the seabed
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