Top English Sole Fishing Countries

The English sole (*Parophrys vetulus*) is a flatfish native to the northeastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Baja California to the Bering Sea. It is a demersal species, typically found on sandy or muddy sea bottoms in coastal waters. English sole is valued for its mild, delicate flesh and is a significant target for commercial trawl fisheries. The top countries harvesting English sole are the United States and Canada, particularly along the Pacific coasts of Washington, Oregon, California, and British Columbia. The U.S. leads in landings, with most catches coming from the West Coast groundfish trawl fishery, while Canada also maintains a smaller but steady harvest. The English sole fishery is managed with quotas and gear restrictions to ensure sustainability, and the species is considered relatively well-managed compared to other flatfish.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.