Turbot fishing

Scophthalmus maximus

About Turbot

A round, left-eyed flatfish with bony tubercles instead of scales. Lies buried on sand and gravel in shallow bays in summer and ambushes passing baitfish.

Typical size: Usually 30-50 cm, big fish over 60 cm. Record (approx.): ≈ 9 kg.

Season, time and habitat

Best season

May-Aug

Best time

Day

Habitat

Coast

Season by month

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.

Lures and baits that work

Ledger bait Fish the bait still on the bottom with a sinker. Common for bottom feeders; watch the rod tip for gentle bites.

Soft-plastic jig Let the jig sink to the bottom and work it with small lifts and pauses. Stay in contact with the line; takes usually come on the drop.

Trolling Pull lures behind a slow-moving boat, often with downriggers or planer boards for depth. Cover water to find the fish.

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Common questions

When is the best time to catch Turbot?

Turbot fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows in the day are usually day.

What lures and baits work for Turbot?

Effective methods for Turbot include Ledger bait, Soft-plastic jig and Trolling.

Where can you catch Turbot?

Turbot is most often found in coast. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.