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FlatFish - Petrale Sole
Ocean regulations can change in-season. Confirm with the 2026 Ocean Sport Fishing Guide and CDFW before you fish.
Species group
FLATFISH
Season
Open all year
Depth limit
None
Daily bag limit
None
Minimum size
None
Gear restrictions
May be taken only on hook-and-line or by hand. Any number of hooks and lines may be used
Identification
Petrale sole is a right-eyed flounder with an oval body. Its upper surface is uniformly light to dark brown, and its lower surface is white, sometimes with pink traces. It has a large mouth with two rows of small, arrow-shaped teeth on the upper jaw and one row of teeth on the lower jaw