Flounder, Witch – Iceland Witch Flounder is a species of
flatfish found on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. In Iceland,
Witch Flounder is mostly found along the southern and southwest
coasts and is rare in other parts of the country. These flatfish
can live up to 30 years and have relatively slow growth rates.
The overall abundance of Witch Flounder in Iceland is at
intermediate levels, but the population has declined in recent
years and appears to be overfished. Danish seine nets are mainly
used to catch Icelandic Witch Flounder with catches spread
evenly throughout the year. There is some bycatch of juvenile
fish, but there are measures in place to reduce the bycatch in
the fishery.