Flounder
Anglers target Flounder during the fall months when these camouflage masters move into shallow water passes and marshy banks. Ranging from 2 to 6 pounds, Flounder offer continuous action, and on good days you can easily catch your limit!
Flounder Fishing Charter
Many fishermen find Flounder difficult to catch, so hooking a prized Flounder often becomes the highlight of your trip. Flounder arrive in high numbers during the fall, particularly from October through November. Because Flounder gather in concentrated areas, you hold a great opportunity to land multiple fish in a single spot. At Super Strike Charters, our expert captains leverage years of charter experience to locate and help you land monster Flounder in Venice, Louisiana.
When you reel in a fish on your inshore fishing charter, key physical traits help you identify a Flounder. While male Flounder remain small, female Flounder grow significantly larger and travel longer distances. You can easily spot a Flounder by its flat body shape, eyes positioned on top, and a bright white underside paired with a dark, camouflaged top.
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As highly effective predators, Flounder strategically wait on the bottom for prey to drift past. To trigger a strike, slowly drag your bait along the bottom—at most a foot high—allowing the current to carry it until you feel a bite. When a Flounder strikes, slowly reel in your line to set the hook. Because Flounder bites can be subtle, pause and set your hook if your bait stops moving. If you want a fun day on the water pursuing these delicious fish, book your inshore Flounder fishing charter with us today!
About Flounder
If you want a unique catch, these flat fish with incredible camouflage abilities make the ultimate target. Female Flounder average about 28 inches long, while male Flounder typically reach around 18 inches. Mature Flounder inhabit diverse waters, roaming from saltwater bays to freshwater stretches high up the Mississippi River. Furthermore, Flounder prefer soft sediment bottoms and favor slight drop-offs where current sweeps prey directly toward them.
Flounder yield a mild, delicate meat that anglers love to cook in a variety of ways. Because most anglers move their bait too fast, catching a Flounder requires patience and steady control. Once you hook a Flounder, your patience pays off with an incredible meal. On inshore charters with Super Strike Charters in Venice, Louisiana, you will have every opportunity to target and catch this incredible fish.
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Strategies for Catching Flounder
Aside from staying close to the bottom, several key techniques will dramatically increase your odds of catching Flounder. Because Flounder face directly into the current, cast your weighted bait upstream and allow the tide to drift it back toward you naturally. Flounder fishing rewards patience, so take your time to maximize your catch.
Captains recommend the following live bait and lures for targeting Flounder:
- Finger mullet
- Large live shrimp
- Mud minnows
- Pinfish
- Whitebait
- 1 to 2 ½ ounce feather jigs
- Scented soft-plastic shrimp
