European Plaice fishing
About European Plaice
An orange-spotted flatfish over sandy bottoms on the west coast. It sits on clean sand and fine gravel in deeper water than the flounder, so it is usually a boat fish drifted over open ground. Lugworm on a light two-hook bottom rig, moved along with the drift, is the standard bait. Spring and early summer are the best months, and the spots on the back fade quickly once the fish is out of the water.
Typical size: Usually 25-40 cm. Record (approx.): ≈ 2 kg.
Season, time and habitat
Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.
Lures and baits that work
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Waters where European Plaice bites
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Common questions
When is the best time to catch European Plaice?
European Plaice fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. The best windows in the day are usually day.
What lures and baits work for European Plaice?
Effective methods for European Plaice include Ledger bait.
Where can you catch European Plaice?
European Plaice is most often found in coast. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.