Fishing for European flounder
Platichthys flesus
1K logged catches • 24K followers
The European flounder is a flatfish found in coastal waters and estuaries across Europe. It has an oval, laterally compressed body with both eyes on one side. Typically reaching 8-20 inches and weighing up to 6 pounds, it feeds on small invertebrates. This adaptable species exhibits a benthic lifestyle, often camouflaging itself in sandy or muddy substrates. This summary is AI generated
jamestmadsen, Fishbrain angler since 2021
Recently caught European flounder
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Water type
Saltwater / Freshwater / Mixed
Common depth
3 ft - 328 ft
IUCN Status
Least concern
Threat to humans
Harmless
Source: Fishbase
Top Baits
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch European flounder.
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