Atlantic Halibut

	Scientific Name	Hippoglossus Hippoglossus
	Other Names	Giant Halibut, Right-Eyed Flounder
	World Record	355 lbs 6 oz

Description

Atlantic Halibut have a large mouth and forked tail, with an elongated flat body greenish-brown to dark brown on its upper-eyed side, with the blind side ranging from white to grey or mottled grey-white. The blind side is plain white or my be colored slightly pink. The jaw is equally formed on both sides.

Habitat

These fish make there home in the most inhospitable waters. It lives in cold, Atlantic waters that range from 200 to 3,000 feet deep. It prefers a smooth bottom.

Feeding Habits

These fish are very aggressive feeders, they will pursue prey in open waters. It will typically eat herring, ocean perch, other flounder and mackerel. They will also forage for crabs, lobsters and clams. If it fits in their mouth and they can catch it, its eaten.

Age and Growth

Matures at about 10 years at a length of about 100 cm. They are a winter spawner on the sea bed at depths of 300-1,000 metres, usually about 700 metres. Producing around, 2 million + large eggs. Atlantic's Halibut average between 300 and 700 pounds.

Tackle and Methods

These are very heavy fish that are normally hooked in 100 to 500 feet of water even before they start running. Anglers who target this species either deep-troll bait fish or bounce heavy metal jigs on the ocean's bottom. These fish will not only take your tackle but also test your strength and stamina to the limit. Not one for the week hearted.

 

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