WikiCatchBrazilian flounder
Paralichthys brasiliensis
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Live Shrimp
Hook through the tail for natural presentation.
- Small Live Fish (e.g., Sardines, Mullet)
Use a circle hook for better hooksets.
- Squid
Effective both live and cut bait.
- Sand Worms
A good option in estuaries and inlets.
Artificial Lures
- Berkley Gulp! Swimming MulletSoft PlasticBuy
Chartreuse or white colors work well.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1140CrankbaitBuy
Good for covering water quickly.
- Johnson Silver MinnowSpoonBuy
Weedless design works in heavy cover.
- DOA ShrimpSoft PlasticBuy
Mimics natural shrimp, deadly presentation.
- VMC Bucktail JigJigBuy
Bounce along the bottom.
Techniques
Fish near structure, such as docks, pilings, or weed beds, where Brazilian flounder ambush their prey and use a slow, deliberate retrieve.
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Where to Find Brazilian flounder
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Brazilian flounder?+
Popular baits for Brazilian flounder include Live Shrimp, Small Live Fish (e.g., Sardines, Mullet), Squid, Sand Worms, Berkley Gulp! Swimming Mullet. Tip: Fish near structure, such as docks, pilings, or weed beds, where Brazilian flounder ambush their prey and use a slow, deliberate retrieve.
Where can I catch Brazilian flounder?+
Brazilian flounder can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil; Paraná, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 18 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Brazilian flounder get?+
Brazilian flounder (Paralichthys brasiliensis) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 12 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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