WikiCatchSummer flounder
Paralichthys dentatus
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Minnows
Spearing or small killifish are very effective.
- Sand Eels
Flounder find these very appealing.
- Squid Strips
Cut into strips and bounce along the bottom.
- Mussels
Use a clam or mussel cracker for easy access
Artificial Lures
- Savage Gear Fat Curl Tail GrubSoft Plastic GrubBuy
Bounce along bottom with jig head.
- Bucktail Jig with TeaserJigBuy
White or chartreuse are popular colors.
- Gulp! Swimming MulletSoft Plastic SwimbaitBuy
Thread onto a jighead for best action.
- SpoonsSpoonBuy
Nickel or gold finishes attract with flash.
- Z-Man DieZel MinnowZSoft Plastic SwimbaitBuy
Extremely durable for multiple catches.
Techniques
Drift fishing with a live bait rig or slowly retrieving a jig along the bottom is a productive way to target flounder.
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Where to Find Summer flounder
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Summer flounder?+
Popular baits for Summer flounder include Minnows, Sand Eels, Squid Strips, Mussels, Savage Gear Fat Curl Tail Grub. Tip: Drift fishing with a live bait rig or slowly retrieving a jig along the bottom is a productive way to target flounder.
Where can I catch Summer flounder?+
Summer flounder can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Florida, United States; South Carolina, United States; New York, United States. WikiCatch lists 1117 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Summer flounder get?+
Summer flounder (Paralichthys dentatus) can reach up to 93.99999976158142 cm in length and 12 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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