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Gulf Flounder

Paralichthys albigutta

About Gulf Flounder

Flatfish common in coastal bays and flats. Excellent eating and popular sport fish.

Florida Gulf Flounder Fishing Guide

Best Seasons

Fall (October–December) is prime as fish move to deeper water. Spring also productive.

Best Techniques

Slow drift with live shrimp or finger mullet near bottom. White jigs crawled slowly across sandy bottom.

Florida Regulations

12" minimum, 10 fish/day.

Pro Tips

Flounder lie flat on the bottom — slow your retrieve way down. Live shrimp on a 1/8oz jig head drifted slowly is deadly.

Key Facts

Family
Paralichthyidae
Max Size
24" / 61cm
Habitat
Inshore, Flats, Sandy bottoms

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