Flounder

St. Simons Island offers fantastic flounder fishing, primarily in the brackish waters of the tidal creeks and estuaries surrounding the island. What makes this area special is the abundance of structure – docks, oyster beds, and submerged timber – that flounder use for ambush points. The best time to target these flatfish is during the spring and fall as water temperatures moderate and flounder migrate inshore or offshore. Focus your efforts around the changing tides, especially during the early morning or late afternoon. A local tip: the Hampton River and Back River are known flounder hotspots. Drifting live shrimp or finger mullet along the bottom near docks can be incredibly effective. Remember to adjust your presentation based on the current; use heavier weights when the tide is ripping to keep your bait in the strike zone. The flounder population here is healthy, with a good mix of smaller 'dinner plate' sized fish and larger 'doormats' to be caught.