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Dover sole

Microstomus pacificus

Family
Pleuronectidae
Max Length
76 cm
Max Weight
3.5 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
3

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Pile worms

    Effective near the bottom, strong scent.

  • Bloodworms

    Another good choice for scent attraction.

  • Sand worms

    A reliable bait in sandy areas.

  • Ghost Shrimp

    Works well in bays and estuaries.

Artificial Lures

  • Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Scented, imitates natural prey.

    Buy
  • Fishlab Bio-Glide JerkbaitSoft Plastic

    Realistic swimming action

    Buy
  • Luhr-Jensen Krocodile SpoonSpoon

    Silver or gold, slow retrieve.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Salt Pro MinnowJig

    Bounce along the bottom slowly.

    Buy

Techniques

Dover sole are bottom feeders, so focus your efforts on fishing near the ocean floor with slow retrieves and plenty of scent.

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Where to Find Dover sole

British Columbia, Canada1 spotsOntario, Canada1 spotsQuébec, Canada1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Dover sole?+

Popular baits for Dover sole include Pile worms, Bloodworms, Sand worms, Ghost Shrimp, Berkley Gulp! Sandworm. Tip: Dover sole are bottom feeders, so focus your efforts on fishing near the ocean floor with slow retrieves and plenty of scent.

Where can I catch Dover sole?+

Dover sole can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include British Columbia, Canada; Ontario, Canada; Québec, Canada. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Dover sole get?+

Dover sole (Microstomus pacificus) can reach up to 75.999999 cm in length and 3.5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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