Summer Flounder (Fluke)
Paralichthys dentatus · Paralichthyidae
Uncommon catalog entry
Identification keys
Use these visible cues as a starting point, then check local rules and review the live result before keeping a fish.
- Both eyes on left side
- Ocellated spots
- Flat oval body
Habitat notes
Sandy bottoms · Estuaries · Surf
Active season: Summer
Common approach: Strip bait / bucktails
Look-alike check
When a result is uncertain, start with these catalog neighbors. They share family, genus, or habitat signals; this list is a comparison aid, not a substitute for local identification expertise.
- Southern Flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma)
- Black Drum (Pogonias cromis)
- Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix)
Conservation reminder
Left-eyed flatfish; size limits apply.
Seasons, size limits, and keep rules vary by water. Verify the current local regulations before keeping a catch; release it carefully when unsure.
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