Last Updated on April 11, 2014
Multiple reports are coming in from Port Orange Florida of strong Flounder runs. Many anglers are reporting catching as many as 5-10 an hour, these Flounder are not the largest recorded, but they are legal fish, averaging around 13-18″.
Most reports state the fish were caught on a jig bummed along the bottom.
Helpful Info:
- How to catch flounder from a dock (same techniques used for bridges)
- Flounder Jigging
- Gulp Shrimp for Flounder
Quick Tips:
- Flounder are ambush predators, so get the bait/lure near them (dont expect them to come to you)
- Current minimum size is 12″s in Florida (written 4/11/14)
- Flounder are good at flipping off a hook while being raised out of the water, if you can net them, do so, if not, make sure the flounder is tiered before attempting to lift over the rail.
- Beware of traffic!
Daniel Hagan has been fishing Florida’s shores since 1985 and writing about it for more than 20 years. As Managing Editor of FloridaShoreFishing.com, he shares firsthand experience covering surf and pier fishing, tackle, techniques, and Florida’s coastal species.