Arrowtooth Flounder (Atheresthes stomias)

The Arrowtooth Flounder or Atheresthes stomias is just one of the around 100 different species of Flounder in the world.  This particular species is from the Pleuronectidae family which makes it a right eyed Flounder.   These flatfish are considered to be a great tasting fish, but must be served EXTREMELY fresh to fully appreciate their flavor.

Arrowtooth Flounder are found in the Pacific Ocean in places like the coast of California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. These saltwater fish will spawn in the wintertime normally between December and February. They will often feed on Pollock and other small fish. Arrowtooth Flounder can easily weigh over 10lbs and have that classic, run over by a steamroller look.

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European Flounder (Platichthys flesus)

The European Flounder or Platichthys flesus is just one of the five different species of Flounder. This flatfish is known best for its delicious flavor and strange appearance. The European Flounder can actually change its color to match its surroundings. This along with the fact that this salt water fish is very slim, and often found on the bottom makes the Flounder one hard fish to spot.European Flounder are found in the Northern European coastal waters and are oval in shape and usually right-eyed. When the European Flounder is first born they have an eye on each side of its head, but as they grow older one eye migrates to the other side of their bodies. This makes the eyes face upwards which helps them spot potential prey swimming by. They can grow to about 50cm in maximum length (20 inches) and weight of 2.7 kg (6 pounds). When not blending into their surroundings they are a brownish coloration with a white underbelly.The European Flounder can survive in brackish waters with soft bottom. They will often burrow into the bottom and lie and wait for an easy unsuspecting meal to swim by. They are nocturnal, feeding often under the cover of darkness. Spawning for the European Flounder occurs during the months of February through June. You can check out the European Flounder underwater in the video below...

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Dover Sole (Solea solea)

The Dover Sole or Common Sole has the scientific name Solea solea. These saltwater fish are considered to be one of the best tasting fish Flatfish in the world! Because of its strange body shape, the Dover Sole is one of the easiest fish to fillet. Their flavor is said to be quite mild, yet sweet and even a bit buttery. You can view the Dover Sole underwater in the videos below...


Dover Sole are normally found in shallow waters that have a sandy bottom. The Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean Sea and North Sea all hold Dover Sole fish in them. These fish will often bury themselves in the sand and wait for a potential dinner to swim by. Like the Halibut, these fish are long and flat, almost like someone just ran them over with a steam roller. They can grow to about 28" (70cm) in maximum length. Dover Soles will often feed on crustaceans, worms and mollusks, most often at night.

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