Species guide
How to catch Alaska plaice
Pleuronectes quadrituberculatus
saltwaterPleuronectidae
The Alaska plaice is a bottom-dwelling flatfish found in Pacific saltwaters. It has a short, deep body and grows up to 87 cm long. These fish feed primarily on small invertebrates hidden in the sediment.
Where they live
Lives in saltwater Pacific regions from shallow waters down to 600 meters. Prefers benthic habitats on the seafloor where it hunts for prey.
Typical size
Up to about 87 cm
What they eat
- polychaete worms
- small clams
- ophiuroids (brittle stars)
- small marine worms
Best baits
- worms
- clam strips
- small marine invertebrate baits
Best lures
- bottom rigs
- soft plastic grub baits
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
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