Dover Sole
Solea solea
FR Sole commune · ES Lenguado común · PT Linguado-legítimo · IT Sogliola comune · DE Seezunge
Also known as: SoleLinguado-comumLenguado comúnSole communeSeezungeSogliola comuneLinguado-legítimo
BenthicShoreBoat
Flatfish
Score
—
Prime time
Night/dusk
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jan–MarGood Oct–Dec
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Preferred seabed
SandGravelMixed
Findr bio
I flat-out love the night on clean sand. Swipe right if you've got worms...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuarySandy beachShallow water
Recommended baits
WormsFish baitsPrawns
Diet
Polychaete wormsBivalvesShrimpLarval fish
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingRunning Ledger
Gear
Best times
DuskNightFlooding tide
“Dover” name comes from port that supplied London markets.
Field notes
Where to find them
Atlantic, North Sea
Where they hang out
Sandy beaches, shallow mud 2–15m
Prime time
Night/dusk
Tide game
Strong on flooding tide
What they're into
Worms, ragworm, small crab
Temperature vibe
Prefers warmer summer/autumn; winter slow
Fave weather
Settled calm seas best
Fun fact about me
“Dover” name comes from port that supplied London markets.
Dinner material?
10/10Excellent eating
Play by the rules
MLS 24cm+; quotas applyNational fisheries agencies
Looking after them
Least Concern
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