Arrowtooth flounder Arrowtooth flounder is a common species in the Gulf of Alaska with a large biomass being caught in the halibut fishery and other bottom trawl fisheries. This fish is an abundant predator of other fish, especially groundfish such as Pollock. The perceived commercial value of the Arrowtooth flounder is low, partially due to a parasite which releases an enzyme that breaks down the flesh of the fish after the fish dies. The result is a soft, mushy flesh that is not appealing to most consumers.
Stocks appear to be increasing throughout the Gulf of Alaska.