European Flounder fishing
About European Flounder
A flatfish that lies on sandy bottoms in shallow bays through summer and autumn. It hunts by feel and smell rather than sight, which is why a slowly dragged bait beats a fast lure every time. A simple bottom rig with lugworm, ragworm or a piece of shrimp, moved a metre at a time, finds them. Late summer into October, in a metre or two of water off a sandy beach, is the reliable window.
Typical size: Usually 25-40 cm.
Season, time and habitat
Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.
Lures and baits that work
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Waters where European Flounder bites
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Common questions
When is the best time to catch European Flounder?
European Flounder fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. The best windows in the day are usually day, dusk.
What lures and baits work for European Flounder?
Effective methods for European Flounder include Ledger bait.
Where can you catch European Flounder?
European Flounder is most often found in coast. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.