Species guide
How to catch European plaice
Pleuronectes platessa
brackishsaltwatergame fishPleuronectidae
The European plaice is a flatfish known for its distinctive orange spots and smooth skin. It is a bottom-dweller found mostly on mixed seabeds, with older fish living in deeper waters. It exhibits homing behavior and feeds primarily by hunting small shellfish and worms.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater from shallow bathing beaches to depths of 200 meters across the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Prefers mixed seabeds and deeper areas as it matures.
Typical size
Up to about 100 cm
What they eat
- thin-shelled mollusks
- polychaete worms
- small crustaceans
- shrimp
- fish remains
Best baits
- worms
- mollusk strips
- shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic grubs
- jigs
- paddle tail lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- beach casting
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