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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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TX_GULF

Texas — State waters (0–9 nm) · TPWD

Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal

Bag limit: 5 / angler / day
Minimum: 15″ TL (total length)

5/person/day, 15" TL min. CLOSED Nov 1 - Dec 14 each year (spawning run). Reduced bag (2/day) during recovery window — verify TPWD current rules.

Texas Parks & Wildlife.