How to catch Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Also known as southern flounder, flatfish.
Flounder are ambush-feeding flatfish targeted along inlets, docks, and channel edges throughout the US South, prized for the table.
Where to find them
Sandy bottom near structure, inlets, and docks
Season
Best in the fall migration ('flounder run')
Best baits & lures for Flounder
Slowly drag or hop a bait along the bottom near structure. Set the hook after a short pause when a flounder eats.
Timing matters as much as tackle. Baitful reads the tide stage, pressure trend, solunar windows and weather at your spot and scores the bite, so you fish Flounder when conditions line up.
Where to catch Flounder
Catching Flounder: FAQ
What's the best bait for Flounder?
Proven options include live mud minnows, finger mullet, soft plastic on a jig. Slowly drag or hop a bait along the bottom near structure. Set the hook after a short pause when a flounder eats.
When is the best time to catch Flounder?
Best in the fall migration ('flounder run'). Day to day, moving water and low-light periods around dawn and dusk usually fish best.
Where do you find Flounder?
Look for Sandy bottom near structure, inlets, and docks. Anglers target them at spots like Charleston, Tampa Bay, Port Aransas.