Southern Flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
The dominant inshore flounder of the South Atlantic and Gulf, prized for the fall 'flounder run.'
Seasonal Activity
Jan
Slow
Feb
Slow
Mar
Good
Apr
Good
May
Good
Jun
Good
Jul
Good
Aug
Good
Sep
Prime
Oct
Prime
Nov
Prime
Dec
Slow
Best Techniques
- drift fishing
- gigging
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- live bait
Top Baits
- live mud minnows
- live finger mullet
- Gulp! shrimp
- live shrimp
- soft plastic paddletails
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