Left Eye - Sea of Cortez
Very light and tender – flakes very well.
Light, White, Flakey
Quick Facts
Commonly Known As:
Cortez Halibut, Cortez Flounder.
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Species Name
Fluke
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Latin Name
Paralichthys aestuarius
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Origin
Sea Of Cortez
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Harvest Method
Hook & Line
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Range & Habitat
Southern Pacific & Hawaii
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Producer
Baja Peninsula Fleet
Range & Habitat
Baja Peninsula Fleet
From small fishing villages along the northern part of the Baja Peninsula, Day Boat Fishermen set out in small Wooden Pangas for a day of hand lining and scallop diving. The honor of tradition and familial unity are drivers in this amazing Day Boat program.
Fishermen - The Quintero Family, Ortega Cruz, Elmar King, Paisa Ocegueda
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