Pacific Dover Sole

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Pacific Dover Sole is actually a Flounder and not a Sole. It is also not related to True Dover Sole which is a European fish of much higher quality. More Pacific Dover is sold on the US West Coast than any other flounder, however, the Petrale sole is the most highly regarded of the flounders from this region.

Like other Flounders, Pacific Dover Sole has a mildly sweet flavor with tender, small flakes.

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Pacific Dover Sole Description (Microstomus pacificus)

Pacific Dover Sole are actually a Flounder, not a Sole, but are called “Sole” because the term is more marketable. They can reach sizes up to 2 1/2 feet and 10 pounds, but average commercial catch weight is 1 to 1 1/2 pounds. Pacific Dover’s have a muted, drab coloration which lends itself well to camouflage. They also excrete a type of mucous onto their skin which has earned them the names “slippery sole” and “slime sole” by fishermen.

Fresh Pacific Dover Sole Availability

Fresh seafood availability chart: green areas show peak availability, light green show limited availability, gray indicates not available fresh.

Pacific Sole Butchering Yield Percentage

AquaMaps Data sources: GBIF

Range & Habitat

Pacific Dover Sole range from Baja California to the Bering Sea and dwell on sandy or muddy bottoms at depths between 7 – 4,500 feet deep.

Typical Wholesale Products

Whole, Dressed, H&G, Fillets (2 – 4 oz)

Pacific Dover Sole Sustainability Info

Name	Alternate Names	Catch Method	Catch Region	Seafood Watch	Ocean Wise	Sea Choice	Mercury Concerns
Pacific Dover Sole	Dover Sole, Flounder	Wild – Bottom Longline, Bottom Trawl	US West Coast, Alaska, British Columbia				Low
Disclaimer: The sustainability info above is accurate to the best of our knowledge. However, each program randomly updates their information without our knowledge. We therefore recommend that you verify the current accuracy of this information.
= Best Choice/Recommended     = Good Alternative     = Avoid/Not Recommended							Updated August 2013

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