Fishing for Pacific halibut

Hippoglossus stenolepis
4K logged catches • 33K followers

This very large species of flatfish is native to the North Pacific living on or near the bottom of the water and prefer water temperatures ranging from 37°F to 47°F (3°C –8°C).

YakFishField, Fishbrain angler since 2015

Recently caught Pacific halibut

Detailed Information

Fishing forecast

Loading...

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

591 ft - 1476 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Top Baits

According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Pacific halibut.

Rating
Bait name
Catches
Loading...

Top fishing spots near you to catch Pacific halibut

No one has caught any Pacific halibut near you, so we can't suggest a water to catch them at yet!

Recently caught Pacific halibut

Download the Fishbrain app to log your catch

Most popular fish species near you