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Southern Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Ambush predator on sandy bottom. Live finger mullet or mud minnow on a Carolina rig, fall flounder run is the prime window.
Preferred water temp60–75°F
Preferred depth5–100 ft
Peak monthsSep, Oct, Nov
Holds onsand bottom near drop-offs, channel edges, inlet mouths
In our regions
Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBig Bend — GulfNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas Gulf
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 26, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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