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That spotty favourite! Plaice are caught in demersal trawls, beam trawls and, to a lesser extent in gill nets. The main fishery occurs 20 miles off the North Coast of Cornwall where place spawn during February and March. The peak landings occur during this time and in September.
Plaice stocks have increased dramatically over recent years and stocks are now well above sustainable levels. fishing pressure reduced for several years but since 2015 it has increased significantly off the south coast but its still within precautionary levels. It is within sustainable levels off the north coast. Plaice is a versatile and often affordable flatfish that we should all be eating more of.
Plaice stocks have increased dramatically over recent years and stocks are now well above sustainable levels. fishing pressure reduced for several years but since 2015 it has increased significantly off the south coast but its still within precautionary levels. It is within sustainable levels off the north coast. Plaice is a versatile and often affordable flatfish that we should all be eating more of.
In 2021 a total of 168 tonnes of Plaice were landed to Cornish ports with a value of £469k (MMO data) according to the Cornwall Good Seafood Guide where you can find more information on this lovely eating fish.
Plaice are right eyed flatfish that live on the seabed where they are well camouflaged, being able to change colour to match their surroundings. They are opportunistic feeders living on small invertebrates such as crabs, worms and crustaceans. During the daytime they are often inactive, hiding in sand, emerging at night time to feed.
Plaice are right eyed flatfish that live on the seabed where they are well camouflaged, being able to change colour to match their surroundings. They are opportunistic feeders living on small invertebrates such as crabs, worms and crustaceans. During the daytime they are often inactive, hiding in sand, emerging at night time to feed.
Eating plaice:
These tasty fish figure in every fish cook book. The flesh is a brilliant white when cooked and many recipes call for the fish to be cooked whole on the bone. They can be readily interchanged with Dover sole, lemon sole or other flatfish recipes.