Flounder Fishing in Jacksonville, FL

Ambush bottom-dwellers around structure and channel edges. A finesse bite, a fantastic dinner, and a staple of fall runs.

Typical season in Florida

Peak months: March to April and December. Also fished: October to November.

Flounder harvest is closed statewide Oct 15 to Nov 30, during the fall run. Fish caught then must be released.

Peak months are general guidance for the region, not regulations. Always check your state's current rules and ask us before you book.

Flounder (Paralichthys dentatus)

How to identify: Flat body with both eyes on the left side, brown with round dark eyespots.
Size: Males over 2 feet; females up to 3 feet
Lifespan: About 12 to 14 years
Habitat: Sandy bottoms and coastal areas, moving seasonally between offshore shelf waters and shallow estuaries.
Range: Atlantic from Nova Scotia to Florida's east coast, most common from Massachusetts to North Carolina.
Diet: Fish and invertebrates

Did you know? Called 'chameleons of the sea' for changing color to match their surroundings.

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