Atlantic halibut
Hippoglossus hippoglossus
How to catch it
METHODS
Drifting Jigging Boat spinning Live bait Shore spinning
NATURAL BAITS
Small live fish Fish strip Mackerel strip
LURES
Soft plastic Swimbait Jig head Metal jig
BEST TIMES
Morning Afternoon Dusk
Halibut move shallower in summer; sandy flats of about 20–50 m surrounded by deeper water are worth trying. Work big shads or pirks along the bottom; halibut often follow the lure well up from the bottom, so pause for a few seconds when you feel taps. Bites are scarce without tide and pick up once the current runs; use a drogue to slow the drift. Halibut are endangered and mature late, so release big fish with care.
Source: Fiskeridirektoratet · Havforskningsinstituttet · Sport Fishing Magazine · British Sea Fishing
Regulations
No verified regulation record has been entered for this species yet. Check the current official rules for your area before fishing.
Regulation information is not legal advice. Rules vary by country, region and season; every record shows its source and last verification date. Always check the current official regulations yourself.