Gulf Flounder
Paralichthys albigutta
A flatfish species native to the Gulf of Mexico with distinctive white spots on its brown body. It's an important recreational and commercial species in Gulf Coast waters.
Gulf Flounder at a glance
- Scientific name
- Paralichthys albigutta
- Typical size
- 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Gulf Flounder inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries along the Gulf Coast. Anglers typically target them by drift fishing or anchoring over sandy flats using live bait like shrimp, finger mullet, or mud minnows. They're often caught in water depths from 5-30 feet.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a gulf flounder through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksGulf Flounder questions people ask
Gulf Flounder is Paralichthys albigutta.
A typical gulf flounder runs 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every gulf flounder you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Gulf Flounder inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries along the Gulf Coast. Anglers typically target them by drift fishing or anchoring over sandy flats using live bait like shrimp, finger mullet, or mud minnows. They're often caught in water depths from 5-30 feet. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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