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The Pacific Halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) is a large, flat-bodied fish found in the North Pacific, from Japan to Baja California. This species is highly sought after in commercial and sport fisheries due to its size and high-quality meat. Pacific Halibut typically reside on the ocean floor, where they blend in with the substrate, making them formidable ambush predators.
Length
~-" (max 240)
Weight
~18" (max 230)
Water
Salt
Water Temp
3-8° F
Depth
183-457 ft
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Pacific Halibut prefer cold, temperate waters, often found at considerable depths along the continental shelf
They thrive on sandy, muddy, or gravelly bottoms, where they can easily camouflage
Their diet includes fish, crabs, and other benthic organisms, reflecting their role as ambush predators
These fish often migrate vertically within the water column to feed, especially at dawn and dusk
Spawning occurs in deep waters during winter, where females release large numbers of eggs
After hatching, larvae drift with ocean currents before settling on the seafloor as juveniles
Young halibut begin in shallow coastal areas, gradually moving deeper as they mature
Mature halibut exhibit long migrations, often moving between feeding grounds in summer and deeper spawning grounds in winter
