Megrim
Lepidorhombus whiffiagonis
FR Cardine · ES Gallo · PT Areeiro · IT Megrino · DE Flügelbutt
Also known as: GecoGalloCardineFlügelbuttMegrinoAreeiro
BenthicShoreBoat
Flatfish
Score
—
Prime time
Daytime drifts.
Depth
100–400m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jan–DecGood Feb–Oct
Depth range
100–400mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Preferred seabed
Gravel
Findr bio
Daytime drifts over clean ground. Love a moonlit supper later — small fish strips are my type...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Deep waterSandy beachShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquid
Diet
AnchovySmall fishSquidShrimp
Effective techniques
SpinningBottom FishingDrifting
Gear
Best times
Day
Long dismissed as “ugly plaice,” now Michelin-approved redemption.
Field notes
Where to find them
North Atlantic, Celtic/North Sea
Where they hang out
Clean ground within casting reach in deeper beaches 10–30 m; offshore flats 30–120 m.
Prime time
Daytime drifts.
Tide game
Low–moderate; happiest on gentle runs over clean ground.
What they're into
Small fish strips, sandeel, squid
Temperature vibe
Cool to mild water suits; very cold slows them.
Fave weather
Moderate chop is fine; big surf or heavy swell makes it hard to fish effectively.
Fun fact about me
Long dismissed as “ugly plaice,” now Michelin-approved redemption.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Local minimum sizes and protections—check before keeping fish.UK IFCA/MMO; Ireland/Spain/France national agencies.
Looking after them
Least Concern