Olive flounder
ヒラメ · hirame
Paralichthys olivaceus
Olive flounder lie on the seabed and rise to intercept prey. Their flat outline and both eyes on one side distinguish them from upright-swimming fish.
Habitat and season
Sand near baitfish, often beside channels or rocky transitions.
- Recorded fishing season
- Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar
- Scientific name
- Paralichthys olivaceus
- Japanese name
- ヒラメ
Months are a broad guide, not a current catch forecast. Region, water temperature and local closures can change the season.
Fishing methods
Nomase — live-bait fishing
A live baitfish swims on the rig to attract larger predators. The bait must remain lively and the rig must suit the water depth and local rules.
Surf lure fishing
Lures cover sandy beaches and channels for flounder and other predators. Read current seams before chasing distance.
Find places to fish
STAR LINE（三蟠港）
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Akita · Fishing charter盛竜丸
Olive flounder · Red seabream · Blackthroat seaperch
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Ibaraki · Fishing charter仙昇丸
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Cooking
Detailed recipes for this species are currently in Japanese. Open the Japanese cooking guide →
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Detailed Japanese species notes
両目が体の左側に寄る大型の平たい魚。口が大きく、鋭い歯を持ちます。
歯が鋭いので口へ指を入れない。大型はフィッシュグリップを使用。
Full Japanese page, including available 3D model →