Flounder, also called
fluke, are some of the
funnier-looking fish in
the ocean. They have
both eyes on the same
side of its body and they are extremely flat. They may
look funny, but they taste great. Flounder are most
commonly found from Maine to the Carolinas. There are
summer flounder and winter flounder found throughout
this region.
Summer Flounder inhabit coastal and estuarine waters
spring, summer and fall months, then they move offshore
to depths of 100 to 600 feet during the winter. Most
summer flounder are between 2 - 4 pounds, although 15 -
20 pound fish are not uncommon.
Winter Flounder spend the summer offshore in deeper
waters, then they come back into the shallow coastal
estuaries, rivers and bays during the winter.
Catching Flounder
A single hook bottom rig is really all you need to catch
flounder. They are bottom feeders so a heavy sinker is a
must. Lots of fish are caught in 40 to 60 feet of water, but
you have to be on the bottom. A strip of fresh squid or
bait fish will work for flounder. If there is some wind or
current, drifting along sandy bottom is the preferred way
to cover some water. If there isn’t any wind or current, a
slow troll will help you cover more water which will result in
more fish in the cooler. Flounder are some of the finest
tasting fish in the sea. They are easy to fillet and the
meat holds its flavor for a long time while frozen.
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