The Pacific Halibut, Hippoglossus stenolepis, is a flat fish whose width is about one third of its length. Its sides are night and day different with an underside of white and topside of mottled brown. Both eyes are configured to the topside, and with this blending of camouflage it lies safely on the bottom away from predators. It spawns during the winter months in deep water and then pursues migratory patterns as it feeds on other fishes and invertebrates.

Halibut can live up to 55 years and can grow to mammoth size. Anglers don't even start to brag about them until they reach 100 lbs. Halibut reach trophy size at 200 pounds and start to win jackpot tournaments at 300 lbs. And the IGFA world record came in just short of a quarter of a ton at 496 lbs. There have been documented catches on commercial boats in Alaska of halibut over 600 Pounds!! They range from Santa Barbara, CA to Nome, AK and from the Gulf of Anadyr, Russia to Hokkaido, Japan.

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