California Halibut 
California Halibut
Paralichthys californicus
Average Weight/Length
Max length : 152 cm TL male/unsexed;; max. published weight: 33.0 kg; max. reported age: 30 years
Other "Popular" Names for this Fish
California Flounder
Location Habitat
Lives mostly on sandy bottoms. Common beyond surf line, also in bays and estuaries. Occurs from near shore to 183 m depth. Feeds during the day (Ref. 9643) on fishes and squids, often well off the bottom. An important sport and commercial fish. Also caught with trammel nets
Life Cycle & Mating Behavior
Adults migrate to shallower waters to spawn
Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)
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Summary of Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Quillayute River in northern Washington, USA to southern Baja California, Mexico. Also in northern the Gulf of California |
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Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org) |
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Game Rating
Game Rating : 8/10
Game Description :
Big bites, strong pulls and tugs
Food Rating
Game Rating : 9.5/10
Game Description :
Very good
