Starry Flounder
Platichthys stellatus
A Pacific flatfish with distinctive star-like plates along the lateral line and alternating rough and smooth skin patches. They are unique among flounders for being able to tolerate both salt and fresh water.
Starry Flounder at a glance
- Scientific name
- Platichthys stellatus
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found from shallow bays and estuaries to depths of 900 feet along the Pacific coast from Alaska to California. Anglers target them from piers, boats, and shore using bottom rigs with bait like worms, clams, or small fish. They often move into brackish and fresh water, making them accessible in many different environments.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a starry 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™ worksStarry Flounder questions people ask
Starry Flounder is Platichthys stellatus.
A typical starry flounder runs 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every starry flounder you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found from shallow bays and estuaries to depths of 900 feet along the Pacific coast from Alaska to California. Anglers target them from piers, boats, and shore using bottom rigs with bait like worms, clams, or small fish. They often move into brackish and fresh water, making them accessible in many different environments. 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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