The Kamchatka flounder (*Atheresthes evermanni*) is a deepwater flatfish native to the North Pacific, particularly abundant off the coasts of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula and the Bering Sea. This species is distinguished by its broad, diamond-shaped body and preference for cold, deep waters. The primary countries engaged in commercial Kamchatka flounder fishing are Russia and, to a lesser extent, the United States (mainly Alaska). Russia dominates the harvest, with its large-scale trawl fleets operating in the western Bering Sea and Sea of Okhotsk, where the species is targeted for both domestic consumption and export. The U.S. harvests Kamchatka flounder as part of its groundfish fisheries in the eastern Bering Sea, often as bycatch with other flatfish species. The Kamchatka flounder fishery is a significant contributor to the regional fishing economy, with Russia leading global production due to its proximity to the species’ core habitat.
| Rank | Country | Metric Tons |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian Federation | 493 |
Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.