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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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