Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) — sea-fishing target species in Devon

Plaice in Devon

Pleuronectes platessa

England, UK

Plaice in Devon, England, UK: peak season Apr-Jun. Typical marks: surf beach, estuary, rocky shore.

Season in Devon

Peak
Apr-Jun
Good
Mar, Jul-Aug
Possible
Feb, Sep

Bait & technique

Recommended bait
Lugworm, Ragworm
Top techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering

About this coast

Typical marks
surf beach, estuary, rocky shore, sandbank
Tidal character
Macrotidal (large tidal range)
Water character
Cool-temperate waters (< 17 °C summer peak)

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