Species guide
How to catch Gulf flounder
Paralichthys albigutta
saltwatergame fishParalichthyidae
The Gulf flounder is a popular game fish known for its flat, wide body and excellent camouflage on sandy bottoms. It is prized by anglers for its challenging catch and tasty flesh. This species can grow up to 71 cm in length and weighs as much as 2.8 kg.
Where they live
Found in saltwater regions of the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic, and Caribbean, from shallow waters around 20 meters down to depths of 130 meters. Prefers sandy or muddy bottoms where it can blend in.
Typical size
Up to about 71 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- shrimp
- crabs
- other small crustaceans
Best baits
- live shrimp
- cut bait
- small live fish
Best lures
- soft plastic jerkbaits
- bucktail jigs
- small spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- using a fish finder to locate sandy flats
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