Fish Identification

Hello everybody,
I have only just started shore fishing, most of my angling being coarse with a bit of fly fishing now and again. On my second outing to Lacken Strand in Mayo today I caught my only fish of the day a small flatfish. I think its a small turbot but would appreciate confirmation from you lot who know better.
It was spiney on its back and took a strip of mackerel about 50 yds out, I will post the picture.
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yep. thats a turbot.

lucky guy...im mad to get a turbot....none in my neck of the woods...fair play 2 ya

Thanks lads, hope this is the first of many fish.

I must sort out some decent wet weather gear for my next trip out though, i got soaked today but I am enjoying the new experience.

mr green,


give ballyquinn east a try to the left by the rocks, had them up to just over a pound last couple of years, lug tipped with mackerel or sandeel fillets best bait.

nice 1 rocketman...will give it a bash...tramore used to be full of them, b ut they r making a comeback...a friend of mine caught a codling with a baby turbot in its mouth, which shows they r there..

There were a few small, non counting Turbot caught during last years Munster open on Tramore.

thats always deadly to hear...tramore used to be way more productive until the place got fished dry!! had skate and all i believe

the last time i fished tramore i had a lovely turbot off it !! was fishing down at the sand dunes !,

mr green,


give ballyquinn east a try to the left by the rocks, had them up to just over a pound last couple of years, lug tipped with mackerel or sandeel fillets best bait.

Hmmm..Interesting......very interesting :lol:

Might have a look out that way next week or so

give us a shout john and ill head with ya!! mad 2 get into a turbot