Fishing for Rock sole

Lepidopsetta bilineata

The rock sole is a flatfish found in the northern Pacific Ocean. It has a mottled brown and white coloration, aiding in camouflage on sandy or muddy bottoms. Typically measuring 12-24 inches and weighing 2-5 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans and small invertebrates. Rock soles are demersal, exhibiting sedentary behavior and often burying themselves in the substrate. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

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Le Davis Pier

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Possession Sound

15 in · 2 lb

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Eel Reef

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Admiralty Bay

14 in · 1 lb

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San Diego County Coast

11 in · 1 lb

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Dana Passage

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