Pacific Sanddab
(year-round)
The Pacific Sanddab is a species of flatfish, light brown in color with occasional white or orange spots. They’re a “left-eyed” flounder, with both eyes on the left side of the Sanddab’s head. They are bottom-dwelling fish, ranging from Baja to the Bering Sea, and although they can be found in depths of 30 to 1800 feet, they are most abundant between 120-300 feet. They feed on smaller fish, squid, eggs, and crustaceans. Sanddabs are usually caught commercially by bottom trawlers and occasionally by smaller boats with hook and line.
The meat of a Pacific Sanddab is mild, sweet, and low in fat with a savory skin, which is excellent when served crispy—Sanddab sandwiches are a local favorite! Sanddabs are small, most ranging from 7-10 inches and about 1lb when fully mature, but have been found as large as 16 inches and 2 lbs. They’re excellent when pan-fried, broiled, or baked and served with a simple side salad or veggie dish.
The Pacific Fishery Management Council manages Pacific Sanddabs with annual catch limits and individual fishing quotas (IFQs).
Source: NOAA Fisheries
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