
Flounder & Flatfish
Flounder
Paralichthyidae
SaltwaterBothidae or ParalichthyidaeLeast Concern
About
Flounder are flatfish that undergo a metamorphosis where one eye migrates to the other side of their body, allowing them to lie flat on the seabed. They are masters of camouflage, blending seamlessly with the ocean floor to ambush prey or avoid predators.
- Average size
- 12-22 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Colors
- Brown, gray, or olive, often with spots or blotches that match the surrounding substrate.
- Diet
- Small fish, crustaceans (shrimp, crabs), worms, and other invertebrates.
- Region
- Atlantic Coast, Gulf Coast, Pacific Coast
Best lures for Flounder

Berkley Gulp Paddle Shad
Soft Plastics

Berkley Gulp! Shrimp
Soft Plastics

Z-Man EZ ShrimpZ
Soft Plastics

DOA Shrimp
Soft Plastics

Z-Man Trout Trick
Soft Plastics

MirrOlure MirrOdine
Jerkbaits

Popping Cork
Spinnerbaits & Buzzbaits

Strike King Redfish Magic
Spinnerbaits & Buzzbaits

Bloodworm
Live Bait - Worms & Leeches

Sandworm / Clamworm
Live Bait - Worms & Leeches

Mullet / Finger Mullet
Live Bait - Baitfish

Croaker
Live Bait - Baitfish