Fishing for Summer flounder

Paralichthys dentatus

The summer flounder is a flatfish known for its distinctive ability to camouflage with the ocean floor. It typically inhabits coastal waters and estuaries along the Atlantic coast. This species feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Adults can reach up to 30 inches in length and weigh around 20 pounds. They are active predators with a unique, sideways swimming behavior. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

Common depth

33 ft - 600 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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Metedeconk River

15 in · 1 lb 3 oz

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Great South Bay

13 in · 1 lb

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16 in · 1 lb 5 oz

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Intracoastal Waterway (Calabash - Southport)

15 in · 1 lb

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Shark River

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