Little fish fact
A small coastal detail to remember: Lemon sole are bottom dweller. As with plaice, they like sand and gravel. They are more commonly found in deeper waters and are unlikely to...
Fishing for Lemon Sole
Bait - Sand eel, prawn and worm
Method - ledger, plaice spoon
Sandy beaches and estuaries are the best locations to fish for sole and other flat fish
Identification
Lemon Sole is a right sided flatfish (ie eyes on right upper side) – It has a smooth upper with very small head and mouth. Brownish with darker blotches
Length
Length is 25-30cm
Breeding Time
Feb - May
Latin Names
Order - Heterosamata
Latin Name - microstomus kitt
Family - Pleuronectidae
Habitat
Lemon sole are bottom dweller. As with plaice, they like sand and gravel. They are more commonly found in deeper waters and are unlikely to travel up rivers.
Suggested Cooking Methods & Recipes
Lemon sole are very good to eat.
We recommend cooking them, like plaice on the bone under the grill. Spread a little butter on the and add a dash of lemon juice and some seasoning prior to cooking.
