Lemon sole

Microstomus kitt

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Overview

Lemon sole is OK – needs improvement. It's not very well managed, but catches have been low in recent years.

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Rated 1-2
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OK - Needs Improvement

Rated 3-4
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Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, English Channel (East)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Wild-caught

Location: Cornwall

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (otter)

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Wild-caught

Location: Cornwall

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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Avoid

Rated 5
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5

Wild-caught

Location: North Sea, Skagerrak and Kattegat, English Channel (East)

Management area: All areas

Method: Bottom trawl (beam)

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Under review

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