Flounder

If you're after Flounder, Saint Simons Island offers some excellent opportunities. These flatfish are masters of camouflage, so targeting areas with sandy or muddy bottoms near structure is key. Focus on the edges of channels and near docks and piers. The fall months, particularly September and October, are prime time as Flounder migrate offshore. Live mullet or mud minnows fished on a Carolina rig are highly effective. A local tip: slow and steady retrieves are essential to give the Flounder time to ambush your bait. Pay close attention to the bottom; Flounder will often bury themselves in the sand. The Flounder around Saint Simons Island are generally Southern Flounder and can provide a delicious meal, so be sure to check local size and creel limits.