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#Flounder fishing how to

Where to fish for flounder ?įlounders are generally more happy in muddy sandy bottoms where they can disguise and trap prey, but they can also be found in mixed and rocky seabeds where they take advantage of cover to hunt.

So if I fail to catch the flounder from shore, I would worry about the place and time I fish in more than the bait I use.

I have caught the flounder using shrimp, squid, shellfish, worms and a wide variety of artificial lures while targeting other species. This fish is open to any meal you throw in the surf zone. Generally speaking, the bait should not be a source of concern when targeting the flounder. Red and pink grub tailed lures and gulp shrimp are the most popular picks. Mullet, menhaden, sardines, mackerel are the most common recommendations and the chunk size is around 2-3 inches.Īrtificial bait can also be rewarding when surf fishing for flounders. My fishing friends use it and a lot of people on the internet recommend it too. This keeps the minnow alive while allowing it to move freely in the water, drawing the attention of flounder.Ĭut bait is also a good option. I pierce my circle hook through the back of the small fish and I cast the line. Instead, it just lay on strategic spots and wait for baitfish to swim by.Ģ-3 inches live minnows and crockers are the only bait I use for the flounder and they have never disappointed me. What does this mean ? It means that the flounder does not pursue prey to feed. However, flounders can change their color to match the surrounding environment and trick unwary prey.

The flatfish are generally brown colored with brighter spots on top.

Therefore, you will need an abrasion-resistant line (or leader) to avoid break-offs.

The flounder have a set of sharp teeth on both upper and lower jaws.

The reason behind that is simply that the fish spend more time working the bait before swallowing it completely, so setting the hook too early often results in missed catches. Consequently, many fishermen (including myself) report a lower catch per bite ratio when targeting the flounder. This makes it difficult for the flounder to chew food and have a firm grip on baits.

During this maturation phase, the mouth also gets twisted to join the eyes on one side of the body.

As it grows, the flounder becomes flatter and one eye slowly migrates to the opposite side to join the one.

The flounder is born with a round body and an eye on each side.

The flounder can also be found in freshwater rivers, especially after the spawning season.

They love to concentrate around coastal estuaries, bridge piles, artificial reefs, and the nearshore open waters.

Flounder is happy to be in tropical waters across the world, and they are so common along the Atlantic and Pacific shores.

The most targeted species from shore are the summer flounder, the European flounder, turbot, plaice, the winter flounder, and halibut.

There are more than 100 species of flounder living in the oceans at different depths and different sizes and shapes.

Flounders are a group of saltwater fish with flattened bodies (also called flatfish, or flatties) and with both eyes on the same side (usually the right side).

#Flounder fishing how to

I want to share with you my own experience with the flounder, what I use for this fish, and also some interesting tips I found on the web on how to catch more flounder from shore. People around the world are trying to figure out how to catch more flounder from shore, and ask questions on what bait/lure to use ? What tackle ? When and where to go for the flounder ? How to improve the catch per bite ratio ?…etc. That said, the opportunistic feeding habits of flounder and the way they treat bait make them a challenging fish to target, and one of the most species we talk about on the internet. Their excellent taste, the fight they give, and their great abundance in many coastal regions of the world, put them in the “WANTED” list of many surf anglers. You can read our complete disclaimer for more details.įlounder are special fish to catch from shore. If you make a purchase through links from this website, we may get a small share of the sale from Amazon and other similar affiliate programs. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made on our website.