Dover sole
Solea solea
Also known as: Common sole
Overview
Dover sole sustainability varies, depending on how and where it was caught. The only Best Choice option is from the western English Channel, if caught by otter trawl. OK options are from the western English Channel using beam trawls and gillnets, the Celtic Sea using otter trawls, the North Sea using beam trawls. Avoid sole caught in the eastern English Channel. Dover sole may be available fresh in supermarkets. It is also commonly sold at fishmongers and served in seafood restaurants.
Ratings
Showing 11 results for Dover sole
Best Choice
Best Choice
This seafood has been sustainably caught or responsibly farmed.
Wild-caught
Location: English Channel (West)
Management area: All areas
Method: Bottom trawl (otter)
More infoOK - Needs Improvement
OK - Needs Improvement
An ok choice, but needs improvement. We recommend seeking alternatives where possible.
Wild-caught
Location: Celtic Sea, Bristol Channel
Management area: All areas
Method: Bottom trawl (otter)
More infoWild-caught
Location: English Channel (West)
Management area: All areas
Method: Bottom trawl (beam)
More infoWild-caught
Location: English Channel (West)
Management area: All areas
Method: Net (gill or fixed)
More infoWild-caught
Location: Celtic Sea, Bristol Channel
Management area: All areas
Method: Bottom trawl (beam)
More infoAvoid
Avoid
We recommend avoiding these options as they have significant environmental concerns.
Wild-caught
Location: English Channel (East)
Management area: All areas
Method: Bottom trawl (beam)
More infoWild-caught
Location: English Channel (East)
Management area: All areas
Method: Net (gill or fixed)
More infoWild-caught
Location: English Channel (East)
Management area: All areas
Method: Bottom trawl (otter)
More infoUnder review
Under review
These ratings are currently being reviewed.
Sustainable swaps
Common sole
Quickly check the sustainability of your fish or seafood with our step-by-step tool.
Find your fish or seafoodLearn more about how we calculate our sustainability ratings.
How our ratings work
Add impact to your inbox
Join the movement: get updates on the issues you care about.
We'll email you inspiring stories about the work we're doing to save and recover our oceans, and news about our urgent campaigns for positive change.