Four-Spot Flounder have eyes on the left side (yellowtail, witch, and winter flounder have their eyes on the right side). They may vary in overall color from light brown to dark gray on top with four large and quite conspicuous black "eye-like" spots edged with a much lighter color. The belly is all white.
Diet: small fishes and squids
Habitat & Range
Four-Spot Flounder are found in deeper water than most flounders, preferring water depths of at least 70 feet. They feed on small fishes and squids.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Four-Spot Flounder are almost always caught accidentally by anglers fishing for other species such as black sea bass. Smaller weighted bucktails tipped with squid can be effective though Four-Spot Flounder are most often caught on bottom rigs with squid strips.
