Saltwater · Northern
Flatfish - Rex 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
10 fish of each species, limit 20 fish in combination
Minimum size
None
Gear restrictions
May be taken only on hook-and-line or by hand. Any number of hooks and lines
Identification
A right-eyed flatfish with an elongate body, small scales and a rounded snout. The eyed side is uniformly light brown to gray with the dorsal and ventral fin edges dark or dusky. The pectoral fin on the eyed side is very long, tapered and mostly black. The blind side tends to be off-white to dusky in color. This species has a caudal fin that is rounded with the longest rays in the center, forming a broad V. Rex sole have a lateral line that is straight. They have a very small mouth with a maxillary that extends to below the anterior edge of the lower eye. The eyes are large with a ridge that runs between them. Rex sole have a strong anal spine. Rex sole can grow up to 24 inches in length. Maximum age is 27 years old.