Flounder (Summer/ Fluke)

One of the largest species of Flounder, reaching 20 pounds, or even more. World record 22 pounds, 7 ounces.

Most of the year, this fish is found in relatively shallow areas, preferring soft bottom near such cover as bars or rubble. Also holes in grass beds and edges of channels. Adults usually prefer hard sandy substrate where they can burrow; can exploit a broad range of lower and mid-estuary habitats including salt marsh creeks and seagrass beds, which usually have muddy or silty substrates , as well as sand flats. Occur in bays, lagoons and shallow coastal waters.

Brownish or olive and heavily marked with spots of various colors.

Distinct Pairing

Summary of Distribution: Northwest Atlantic: Maine (rarely Nova Scotia, Canada) to northern Florida, USA.
Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org)

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Light spinning, baitcasting.