Little fish fact
A small coastal detail to remember: Flounder are bottom dwellers and like sandy and muddy bottoms. They can be found inshore but also in very deep water.
Fishing for Flounder
Bait - Sand eel, prawn, worm
Method - ledger, plaice spoon
Sandy beaches and estuaries are the best locations to fish for flounder and other flat fish
Identification
Flounder has a white belly with a greenish brown top with faint reddish spots. It has rough scales along the lateral line. Their width is approximately half their length.
Length
Length is 30cm
Breeding Time
Feb - May
Latin Names
Order - Heterosamata
Latin Name - platichthys flesus
Family - Pleuronectidae
Habitat
Flounder are bottom dwellers and like sandy and muddy bottoms. They can be found inshore but also in very deep water.
Suggested Cooking Methods & Recipes
Flounder are good to eat but not as good as plaice or sole.
We recommend cooking them, like plaice on the bone under the grill. Spread a little butter on the and add a dash of lemon juice and some seasoning prior to cooking.
