Rock Sole
Lepidopsetta billineta (southern rock sole) and Lepidopsetta polyxystra (northern rock sole)
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
AlaskaWest Coast
Protected status
None
Also known as
SoleFlounderRock flounderTwo-lined flounderWhite-bellied flounder
Seafood Profile
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NOAA FishWatch
Population
The stocks in Alaska are not overfished.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
Taste
Mild, sweet flavor.
Texture
Small, tender flakes.
Color
Creamy white flesh.
Health benefits
Rock sole is an excellent source of low-fat protein, calcium, and other nutrients.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady