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Yellowbelly flounder

Rhombosolea leporina

Family
Pleuronectidae
Max Length
32 cm
Max Weight
0.6 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
8

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Pipis

    Excellent natural bait, readily available.

  • Mussels

    Crush the shell to release scent.

  • Beach Worms

    Effective in sandy areas.

  • Whitebait

    Attracts larger flounder.

Artificial Lures

  • Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Cast and slowly retrieve near the bottom.

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  • Daiwa Silver Creek SpinnerSpinner

    Silver or gold colors work best.

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  • Z-Man Slim SwimZSoft Plastic

    Use with a light jighead.

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  • Strike King Redfish MagicSpinnerbait

    Good for slightly deeper water.

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Techniques

Yellowbelly flounder are bottom feeders, so fish your bait or lure slowly along the seabed, pausing occasionally to entice a strike.

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Where to Find Yellowbelly flounder

Waikato, New Zealand2 spotsManawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand1 spotsWellington, New Zealand1 spotsBay of Plenty, New Zealand1 spotsAuckland, New Zealand1 spotsWest Coast, New Zealand1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Yellowbelly flounder?+

Popular baits for Yellowbelly flounder include Pipis, Mussels, Beach Worms, Whitebait, Berkley Gulp! Sandworm. Tip: Yellowbelly flounder are bottom feeders, so fish your bait or lure slowly along the seabed, pausing occasionally to entice a strike.

Where can I catch Yellowbelly flounder?+

Yellowbelly flounder can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Waikato, New Zealand; Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand; Wellington, New Zealand. WikiCatch lists 8 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Yellowbelly flounder get?+

Yellowbelly flounder (Rhombosolea leporina) can reach up to 31.9999993 cm in length and 0.6 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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