Olive Flounder (Gwangeo)
Paralichthys olivaceus
Also known as: GwangeoHirameBastard Halibut
BenthicShore
Score
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Prime time
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Depth
5–50m
Platform
Shore
Depth range
5–50mDeep
Findr bio
A sand-colored ambush artist that lies flat and invisible until a bait wanders too close, then strikes with a burst that belies its lazy disguise.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Sandy beachShallow waterDeep water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSoft plastics
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDusk
Korea and Japan's flagship flatfish, both as a prized wild catch and as the single dominant species in the region's marine aquaculture industry.