Windowpane Flounder have eyes on the left side (yellowtail, winter, and witch flounder have their eyes on the right side). They have a compressed body which is more diamond shaped than oval. They are very thin with numerous smaller spots not like the summer flounder or four-spot flounder which both have fewer larger spots.
Habitat & Range
Windowpane Flounder can be found on sandy and mud bottoms, but can be also found near artificial reefs. They prefer a steady diet of shrimps; however, they are known to feed on marine worms, small crabs, and small fishes.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay and Inland Bays
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Windowpane Flounder are almost always caught accidentally by anglers fishing for other species. One can fish for Windowpane Flounder with bottom rigs with small hooks using blood worms, strips of squid, clams, and grass shrimp for bait.
