Dover Sole
Microstomus pacificus
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
AlaskaWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
SoleSlippery sole
Seafood Profile
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Population
The Pacific Coast stock and Gulf of Alaska Deepwater Flatfish Complex are not overfished.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
Taste
Mild and sweet.
Texture
Dense and firm.
Color
Raw meat is glistening white, and cooked meat is white.
Health benefits
Dover sole is an excellent source of low-fat protein and calcium.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady