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Hippoglossus stenolepis |
July: High activity. Fish actively feeds and moves towards deeper waters.
No danger. Traditionally harvested in Alaska, Canada, and Russia. Important in the diet of Northern peoples.
One of the largest flatfishes: up to 200 kg. Prefers cold waters of the North Pacific. Predator feeding on fish, mollusks, and crustaceans.
Bottom fishing with live bait or fish chunks Trolling with heavy lures Deep-sea fishing from a boat
Large specimens are active in spring and summer. Best bite at 100–300 meters depth. Better caught in calm currents and cloudy weather.
8 July 2025 Great bite
9 July 2025 Good bite
10 July 2025 Good bite
11 July 2025 Good bite
12 July 2025 The average bite
13 July 2025 Good bite
14 July 2025 Good bite
9 July 2025 Good bite
10 July 2025 Good bite
11 July 2025 Good bite
12 July 2025 The average bite
13 July 2025 Good bite
14 July 2025 Good bite
Meat is dense, white, nearly boneless. Large fish — easy to fillet in sections. Thick skin, often removed before cooking. Important commercial species in North America.
Fillet: Baking, frying, grilling, smoking
Belly: Fish soup, steaks
Belly: Fish soup, steaks
Grilled Halibut Steak (Grilling)
Firm meat holds marinade well
Firm meat holds marinade well
1. Marinate in lemon, garlic, and olive oil.
2. Grill 4–6 minutes per side.
3. Serve with vegetables or potatoes.
2. Grill 4–6 minutes per side.
3. Serve with vegetables or potatoes.
Baked Halibut (Baking)
Suitable for large portions
Suitable for large portions
1. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
2. Bake at 180°C for about 25 minutes.
3. Serve with tartar or cream sauce.
2. Bake at 180°C for about 25 minutes.
3. Serve with tartar or cream sauce.
Smoked Halibut (Smoking)
Dense meat absorbs smoke flavor well
Dense meat absorbs smoke flavor well
1. Salt the fish for 12 hours.
2. Smoke at 80–100°C for 2–3 hours.
3. Cool and serve with bread or potatoes.
2. Smoke at 80–100°C for 2–3 hours.
3. Cool and serve with bread or potatoes.