PLAICE (Pleuronectes platessa) The Plaice has pronounced red or orange spots on its body and a white underside. The Plaice can be found around most of the british coast line and prefers shell-grit or sandy bottoms and can usually be found near mussel beds. These fish are normally captured casting at long range from the shore. Baits: ragworm, lugworm and will also except Peeler crab in Spring.

Boat Captured Plaice Record 10-03-08 Longa Sound Scotland H. Gardner 1974
Shore Captured Plaice Record 8-06-14 Southbourne Bournemouth R. W. Moore