Yellowtail Flounder have eyes on the right side (summer, four-spot and windowpane flounder have their eyes on the left side). They are reddish brown dotted with rusty red spots on top with a yellowish white belly. The tips of the fins and tail have a distinct yellowish color. It has a small mouth and thick fleshy lips and eyes that almost touch each other.
Diet: amphipods (small shrimp like creatures), small shrimps, marine worms, small crabs, and occasionally small fishes
Habitat & Range
Yellowtail Flounder prefer sandy or sand/mud bottoms at depths of 100 to 350 feet. They feed on amphipods (small shrimp like creatures), small shrimps, marine worms, small crabs, and occasionally small fishes.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Yellowtail Flounder are almost always caught accidentally by anglers fishing for other species. They are most often caught on bottom rigs with squid strips.
