Plaice

Fishing for Plaice

Bait - Sand eel, prawn and worm

Method - ledger, plaice spoon

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

Identification

Plaice is a right sided flatfish (ie eyes on right upper side) – brown with prominent red/orange spots. White underside. Smooth scales. A line of bony knobs runs along the head from the lateral line to the eyes.

Length

Length is 25-40cm

Breeding Time

Feb - April

Latin Names

Order - Heterosamata

Latin Name - pleuronectes platessa

Family - Pleuronectidae

Habitat

Plaice 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

We recommend cooking 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.