English sole rely on tidal currents to move into and out of the estuaries.
California sole, lemon sole, pointed nose sole, and sharp nose sole. The English sole has a compressed right-eyed body with a pointed snout. The eye is set high and is visible from the blind side. Most coloration is on the right side of its body. The side with the eye is brown and other side is white to pale yellow, commonly tinged with reddish brown coloration.