Summer Flounder (Fluke)
Paralichthys dentatus
FR Flet estival · ES Platija de verano · PT Solha-de-verão
Also known as: FlukeGulf FlounderCardeau d'ÉtéCarta-de-VerãoPlatija de veranoFlet estivalSolha-de-verão
BenthicBoat
FlatfishGamefish
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round in season; daylight drift fishing
Depth
1–120m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–SepGood May–Oct
Depth range
1–120mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Preferred seabed
SandMud
Findr bio
Bucktail bandit—ambushes in current-swept potholes along inshore sand waves.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuarySandy beachShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquidSoft plastics
Diet
ShrimpCrabAnchovySand eelSmall fish
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingJiggingSurfcasting
Gear
Best times
DayDawnDuskMid floodEbbing tide
Left-eyed ambusher that vanishes on sand—now you see me…
Field notes
Where to find them
NE US channel edges, sand waves, mussel beds
Where they hang out
Channel edges and structure, moderate depth
Prime time
Year-round in season; daylight drift fishing
Tide game
Moderate; drift speed over structure matters
What they're into
Bucktails, soft plastics tipped with squid/fish strips
Temperature vibe
Prefers 10–18°C
Fave weather
Manageable drift conditions needed for bottom contact
Fun fact about me
Left-eyed ambusher that vanishes on sand—now you see me…
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Size/bag limits common — check state rulesState fisheries agency (e.g. NJ, NY DEC)
Looking after them
Least Concern
Other regions where you can target Summer Flounder (Fluke)