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Flounder

Southern flounder lying flat on a pale surface, mottled brown with both eyes on the left side
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Recognition

Flat body with both eyes on the left side. Southern flounder are light to dark brown on the eyed side and white or dusky on the blind side. Summer flounder carry five eye-like spots on the rear body.

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Waters

Shallow muddy tidal creeks and creek mouths. Dock pilings, bridges, rocks, jetties and shell beds.

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Months

Apr–Oct

Found year-round in coastal Georgia waters, with peak seasons from April through October.

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Months present, by species
SpeciesJanJFebFMarMAprAMayMJunJJulJAugASepSOctONovNDecD
FlounderJan: not statedFeb: not statedMar: not statedApr: presentMay: presentJun: presentJul: presentAug: presentSep: presentOct: presentNov: not statedDec: not stated
  • Present
  • Peak
  • Not stated

Bait

  • Live shrimp
  • Mud minnows
  • Finger mullet
  • Cut mullet
  • Soft plastic swim baits

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Size and bag limits