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FIELD REFERENCE

Southern flounder

Paralichthys lethostigma

Where to fish

These destinations have a source-linked record for this fish. Check the linked guide for the exact water and trip details.

Local names

A name can refer to different fish in different places.

NameRegionSource
Cardeau de FlorideGlobal · FrenchReference
FlounderUnited StatesReference
FlukeUnited StatesReference
Lenguado de FloridaGlobal · SpanishReference
Lenguado limpioMexico · SpanishReference
Southern flounderUnited StatesReference
Southern flounderGlobalReference
flounderMatagorda Bay, TexasReference

Seasons

Matagorda Bay, Texas

October is a documented opportunity. Flounder harvest closures are separate.

These are fishing patterns from the linked sources. Check the agency for current legal seasons and closures.

Regulations and identification

Source records

Country occurrence records

Mexico · Trinidad Tobago · United States

A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.