Rex Sole
Glyptocephalus zachirus
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
AlaskaWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
Witch soleThreadfin sole
Seafood Profile
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Population
The Gulf of Alaska and Pacific Coast stocks are not overfished.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
Taste
Mild and sweet.
Texture
Tender with fine, firm flakes.
Color
White when raw or cooked.
Health benefits
Rex sole is an excellent source of low-fat protein.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady