Southern flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma
Identification
A flat, bottom-oriented fish with both eyes on its pigmented left side; its upper-side mottling blends with the bottom.
Habitat & biology
Juveniles use bays and estuaries; adults move toward Gulf spawning grounds in fall. Adults rest and swim on their side. Eye position changes during early development.
TPWD species reference ↗Bay references & eating guidance
These waters have documented catches. That does not make each one a regular target fishery.
Southern flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Southern flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Southern flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Southern flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Southern flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Southern flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Southern flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Southern flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Southern flounder
Paralichthys lethostigma15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily