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Windowpane flounder
Scophthalmus aquosus
Overview
The windowpane flounder is a species of fish in the family Scophthalmidae. It is widespread at a depth of 5–73 meters in the western Atlantic from the Gulf of St. Lawrence in Canada to Florida in the United States. An important commercial species, they can grow up to 45.7 cm in length, and live up to 7 years.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Sandworms
Effective, especially on a simple bottom rig.
- Mussels
Use fresh mussels on a baited hook.
- Clams
Another readily available, effective bait.
- Grass Shrimp
Very attractive to flounder in calmer waters.
- Small Minnows
Live killies or mummichogs can work well.
Artificial Lures
- Berkley Gulp! Alive! Swimming MulletSoft PlasticBuy
Chartreuse color is often productive.
- Bucktail JigJigBuy
White or yellow bucktails with a strip of bait.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1158CrankbaitBuy
Retrieve slowly near the bottom.
- Spro Prime Bucktail JigJigBuy
White color often triggers strikes.
- Johnson Silver MinnowSpoonBuy
Weedless spoon good for weedy areas.
Techniques
Drift your bait or lure slowly along the bottom, pausing occasionally to allow flounder to strike; focus on areas with sandy or muddy bottoms near drop-offs.
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Where to Find Windowpane flounder
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Windowpane flounder?+
Popular baits for Windowpane flounder include Sandworms, Mussels, Clams, Grass Shrimp, Small Minnows. Tip: Drift your bait or lure slowly along the bottom, pausing occasionally to allow flounder to strike; focus on areas with sandy or muddy bottoms near drop-offs.
Where can I catch Windowpane flounder?+
Windowpane flounder can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Maine, United States; Michigan, United States; New Brunswick / Nouveau-Brunswick, Canada. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Windowpane flounder get?+
Windowpane flounder (Scophthalmus aquosus) can reach up to 45.69999873638153 cm in length and 3.0126 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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