Dab

Fishing for Dab

Bait - Sand eel, sprat, mackerel, molluscs

Method - ledger, plaice spoon

Sandy beaches and estuaries are the best locations to fish for dab and other flat fish

Identification

The dab is very similar to a plaice but is a paler brown colour. The lateral line is a circular curve above the pectoral fin

Length

Length is 20-25cm

Breeding Time

Early Spring

Latin Names

Order - Heterosamata

Latin Name - limanda limanda

Family - Pleuronectidae

Habitat

Dab are bottom dwellers. You can find them on sandy, pebbly ground off the beaches and river estuaries. It's surprising how far they will travel into fresh water.

Suggested Cooking Methods & Recipes

Dab are good to eat but not as good as plaice or sole.

We recommend cooking them, like plaice on the bone under the grill. Spread a little butter on the and add a dash of lemon juice and some seasoning prior to cooking.