inshore

Summer Flounder (Fluke)

Paralichthys dentatus

NC primary species. Drift bucktail+gulp over clean sand near inlets. May–October off the beach; summer migration to nearshore wrecks for the bigger fish.

Preferred water temp55–72°F

Preferred depth10–150 ft

Holds onsand bottom, inlets, wrecks

In our regions

South Carolina CoastNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)Northeast Florida — Atlantic

Regulations

⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.

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FEDERAL

Federal Atlantic (3–200 nm) — SAFMC

Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal

Bag limit: 4 / angler / day
Minimum: 18″ TL (total length)

ASMFC-managed. State allocations vary. Typical NC: 4/angler/day, 18" TL min, open mid-May to Sept.

Mid-Atlantic FMC.

NC_ATLANTIC

North Carolina — State waters (0–3 nm) · NCDMF

Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal

Bag limit: 4 / angler / day
Minimum: 18″ TL (total length)

4/angler/day, 18" TL min in ocean. Season typically May 15 - Sept 30. Verify current NC DMF proclamation.

NC DMF.

SC_ATLANTIC

South Carolina — State waters (0–3 nm) · SCDNR

Currently OPENOpen year-round

Bag limit: 5 / angler / day
Vessel limit: 10 total / vessel / day
Minimum: 16″ TL (total length)

Combined with southern flounder: 5/angler/day, 10/vessel, 16" TL min.

SC DNR.