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FIELD REFERENCE

Bastard halibut

Paralichthys olivaceus

Where to fish

A destination match is not yet verified. The country records below describe occurrence, not a confirmed local fishing trip.

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Local names

A name can refer to different fish in different places.

NameRegionSource
Cardeau hirameFrance · FrenchReference
Cardeau hirameGlobal · FrenchReference
False halibutHong KongReference
False halibutUnited StatesReference
Falso halibut del JapónSpain · SpanishReference
Falso-alabote-japonêsPortugal · PortugueseReference
HirameGermany · GermanReference
HirameJapan · JapaneseReference
Japanese flounderJapanReference
Olive flounderUnited StatesReference

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

Source records

Country occurrence records

China · Hong Kong · Japan · Korea (South) · Kuril Is. · Philippines · Taiwan/ChTaipei · Viet Nam

A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.