Lemon Sole

Fishing for Lemon Sole

Bait - Sand eel, prawn and worm

Method - ledger, plaice spoon

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

Identification

Lemon Sole is a right sided flatfish (ie eyes on right upper side) – It has a smooth upper with very small head and mouth. Brownish with darker blotches

Length

Length is 25-30cm

Breeding Time

Feb - May

Latin Names

Order - Heterosamata

Latin Name - microstomus kitt

Family - Pleuronectidae

Habitat

Lemon sole are bottom dweller. As with plaice, they like sand and gravel. They are more commonly found in deeper waters and are unlikely to travel up rivers.

Suggested Cooking Methods & Recipes

Lemon sole are very good to eat.

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.