Dover Sole | Down The Cove

Sandy beaches and estuaries are the best locations to fish for dover sole and other flat fish

Fishing for Dover Sole

Bait - sand eel, prawn, worm

Method - ledger, plaice spoon

Sandy beaches and estuaries are the best locations to fish for dover sole and other flat fish

Identification

Dover Sole are oval in shape with small eyes that are close together. They have a round nose with a curved mouth. The nose has an opening on the underside. They are muddy brown in colour.

Length

Length is 30-70cm

Breeding Time

Spring - Early Summer

Latin Names

Order - Heterosamata

Latin Name - solea solea

Family - Solidae

Habitat

Dover Sole are bottom dwellers and like shallow waters with sandy and muddy bottoms

Suggested Cooking Methods & Recipes

Dover Sole are an excellent eating fish

We recommend cooking them, like plaice on the bone under the grill. Spread a little butter on the and add a dash of lemon juice and some seasoning prior to cooking.