Flounder
Platichthys flesus
FR Flet · ES Platija · PT Solha-das-pedras · IT Passera di mare · DE Flunder
Also known as: SolhaPlatijaFletFlunderPassera di mareSolha-das-pedras
BenthicShoreBoat
Flatfish
Score
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Prime time
Dusk/night and daylight in murky water; autumn–winter strong.
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–OctGood Apr–Nov
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering85%
Preferred seabed
Mixed
Findr bio
Meet me in murky water when the lights go down; autumn–winter is my season. Worms plus a tide change get me...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuaryPier harborSandy beach
Recommended baits
WormsCrabPrawns
Diet
AmphipodsPolychaete wormsRagwormCrabHerring
Effective techniques
SurfcastingBottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
DayDuskFlooding tideEbbing tide
Can tolerate fresh water and migrate far upriver.
Field notes
Where to find them
North Sea, Baltic, Atlantic
Where they hang out
Very close in on sand/mud; 0–20 m (estuaries to open beaches). (shore accessible range)
Prime time
Dusk/night and daylight in murky water; autumn–winter strong.
Tide game
Strong in estuaries/beaches; mid‑flood best.
What they're into
Worms, shrimp, small crab; opportunistic scavenger.
Temperature vibe
Tolerant; feeds in cold but slower in extremes.
Fave weather
Coloured water and gentle surf good; heavy weed/swell poor.
Fun fact about me
Can tolerate fresh water and migrate far upriver.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Local MLS/seasonal protections in some estuaries—verify.Baltic/North Sea national agencies; UK IFCA/MMO.
Looking after them
Least Concern
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