Hippoglossus hippoglossus

How to identify a Atlantic Halibut

Atlantic Halibut are found in reefs, rock piles, wrecks, ledges; from nearshore to deep. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.

Habitat and range

Reefs, rock piles, wrecks, ledges; from nearshore to deep

Where to catch Atlantic Halibut

• Norway coast
• Iceland — all species we list for this fishery
• Gulf of Maine — all species we list for this fishery
• Scotland

Atlantic Halibut by state

State season calendars that list Atlantic Halibut — each shows the months it is in season and the official licence source:

• Alabama — seasons, best months and licence info
• Florida — seasons, best months and licence info
• Louisiana — seasons, best months and licence info
• Maine — seasons, best months and licence info
• Massachusetts — seasons, best months and licence info
• Mississippi — seasons, best months and licence info
• Texas — seasons, best months and licence info

Baits and lures

Jigs · bait rigs (squid · herring) · metal · bounce bottom structure

Detailed identification guides

• California vs. Pacific Halibut

Related species

Often caught in the same waters or confused with Atlantic Halibut:

• California Halibut — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Greenland Halibut — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Pacific Halibut — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Atlantic Herring — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Atlantic Lizardfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Atlantic Lumpfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)