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Leopard flounder
Bothus pantherinus
Overview
The leopard flounder or panther flounder, is a flatfish found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Small Live Shrimp
Excellent all-around bait.
- Live Sand Eels
Flounder find these irresistible.
- Live Small Fish (e.g., Glass Minnows)
Good for larger flounder.
- Cut Squid
A readily available option.
- Live Pinfish
Works well in areas with pinfish.
Artificial Lures
- Berkley Gulp! Swimming MulletSoft PlasticBuy
Chartreuse is a productive color.
- DOA CAL Airhead JigJigBuy
Pair with a paddle tail for action.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1146CrankbaitBuy
Slow retrieve near the bottom.
- Johnson Silver MinnowSpoonBuy
Weedless spoon in grassy areas.
- Z-Man MinnowZSoft PlasticBuy
Highly durable and effective.
Techniques
Target sandy or muddy bottoms near structures like reefs or drop-offs; drift slowly and bump your bait along the bottom to entice strikes.
Where to Find Leopard flounder
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Leopard flounder?+
Popular baits for Leopard flounder include Small Live Shrimp, Live Sand Eels, Live Small Fish (e.g., Glass Minnows), Cut Squid, Live Pinfish. Tip: Target sandy or muddy bottoms near structures like reefs or drop-offs; drift slowly and bump your bait along the bottom to entice strikes.
Where can I catch Leopard flounder?+
Leopard flounder can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include California, United States. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Leopard flounder get?+
Leopard flounder (Bothus pantherinus) can reach up to 38.999998600000005 cm in length and 1.793 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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