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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alabote | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Alabote-da-Gronelândia | Portugal · Portuguese | Reference |
| Black halibut | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Blue halibut | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Flatty | Canada | Reference |
| Flétan du Groenland | Canada · French | Reference |
| Fletán negro | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Flétan noir | France · French | Reference |
| Flétan noir | Global · French | Reference |
| Greenland halibut | Canada | Reference |
| Greenland halibut | United States | Reference |
| Greenland halibut | Alaska | Reference |
| Greenland halibut | Global | Reference |
| Greenland turbot | Australia | Reference |
| Greenland turbot | Canada | Reference |
| Greenland turbot | United States | Reference |
| Greenland turbot | Alaska | Reference |
| Hipogloso negro | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Karasugarei | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Lesser halibut | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Mock halibut | UK Gr. Britain | Reference |
| Newfoundland turbot | Canada | Reference |
| Newfoundland turbot | United States | Reference |
| Platija de Groenlandia | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Platija negra | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Schwarzer Heilbutt | Germany · German | Reference |
| Turbot | Canada | Reference |
| Turbot du Groenland | Canada · French | 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
Alaska · Canada · Faroe Is. · Greenland · Iceland · Ireland · Japan · Mexico · Norway · Russia · St Pierre Miq. · Svalbard Mayen · UK Gr. Britain · United States
A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.