Plaice
Plaice
Plaice is one of the best-known flatfish from the North Sea and surrounding waters. It stands out immediately due to its flat body, orange-red spots on the brown-green upper side, and pure white underside. Plaice is especially popular as a fillet because of its subtly sweet flavor.
Plaice
| Latin name | Pleuronectes platessa |
|---|---|
| Fishtype | Flatfish |
| Sizes whole fish | 600gr+, 400/600gr, 300/400gr, 200/300gr |
| Size fillet - with skin | 90/140gr, 70/90gr, 40/70gr - varies throughout the season |
| Size fillet - without skin | 80/120gr, 50/70gr, 30/50gr - varies throughout the season |
| Size headed | 100/130gr |
| Possibilities | Gutted, whole, fillet. |
| Frozen possible | Yes |
| Catch area | North Sea (FAO27) |
| Fishing method | Trawlfishery |
| Packaging options | Polystyrene boxes, from 3kg (in packages of 1kg possible) |
| Availability | All year round |
Fish season
This overview shows you when plaice is at its best. Plaice reaches its peak from summer through October, but it is available year-round. This fish is available all year, but it is most delicious in the autumn, when it is rich and fatty.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- Closed season
- Fish with roe
- Lean fish
- Good quality
