Where to fish
A destination match is not yet verified. The country records below describe occurrence, not a confirmed local fishing trip.
Explore the trip libraryLocal names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Weißer Heilbutt | Germany · German | Reference |
| Alabote | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Alabote-do-Atlântico | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Atlantic halibut | Canada | Reference |
| Atlantic halibut | France | Reference |
| Atlantic halibut | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Atlantic halibut | United States | Reference |
| Atlantic halibut | Global | Reference |
| Fletan | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Flétan | France · French | Reference |
| Flétan atlantique | Canada · French | Reference |
| Flétan de l'Atlantique | France · French | Reference |
| Flétan de l'Atlantique | Global · French | Reference |
| Fletán del Atlántico | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Fletch | United States | Reference |
| Flitch | United States | Reference |
| Halibut | Ireland | Reference |
| Halibut | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Halibut | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Halibut | Isle of Man | Reference |
| Halibut | United States | Reference |
| Heilbutt | Germany · German | Reference |
| Hipogloso | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Ohyô | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
Seasons
A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.
Regulations and identification
- Canada — Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- United States marine waters — NOAA Fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
Source records
Country occurrence records
Canada · Denmark · Faroe Is. · France · Germany · Greenland · Iceland · Ireland · Isle of Man · Netherlands · Norway · Russia · St Pierre Miq. · Sweden · UK Gr. Britain · United States
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.