Summer Flounder have eyes on the left side (yellowtail, winter, and witch flounder have eyes on the right side). On top, they have a dozen or so brown spots that help blend into the sea floor. The underside is all white.
Diet: small fishes, squids, marine worms, and shrimps
Habitat & Range
Summer Flounder can be found in coastal and estuarine waters from spring to fall. They feed on small fishes, squids, marine worms, and shrimps.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay and Inland Bays
Fishing Season
All year
Catch Limit: 4
Size Limit: January 1 - May 31: 16 inchesJune 1 - December 31: 17.5 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Summer Flounder will take a variety of artificial lures such as buck tails and spoons but are most commonly fished for by drifting minnows and squid strips on bottom rigs.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Fishing | Regulations | Season Dates | All year | Link |
