Winter Flounder
Pseudopleuronectes americanus
Also called blackback, flounder
Winter flounder are right-eyed flatfish with a brown to olive coloration and the ability to change colors to match their surroundings. They are popular targets for recreational anglers due to their excellent table fare and willingness to bite in cold water.
Winter Flounder at a glance
- Scientific name
- Pseudopleuronectes americanus
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches
- IGFA world record
- 5 lbs 11 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Bays and estuaries with muddy or sandy bottom. Cold water species. Right-eyed flatfish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a winter 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™ worksWinter Flounder questions people ask
Winter Flounder is Pseudopleuronectes americanus. Anglers also call it blackback, flounder.
A typical winter flounder runs 12-20 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 5 lbs 11 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every winter flounder you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Bays and estuaries with muddy or sandy bottom. Cold water species. Right-eyed flatfish. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record winter flounder weighed 5 lbs 11 oz.
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.
Tomorrow morning starts tonight
Set your home water, pick a drive radius, and wake up to a plan.
Android coming soon
iPhone, iOS 17 or later. Setup takes about a minute.