Flounder

Targeting flounder around Blue Point offers a classic taste of Long Island fishing. Great South Bay is your primary playground, offering shallow, brackish waters that flounder love. Spring and fall are peak seasons. As water temperatures rise in spring, flounder migrate into the bay seeking warmer, food-rich environments. Fall sees another push as they prepare to head back out. Focus on areas with muddy or sandy bottoms, especially near creek mouths and channels where they ambush prey. A local tip: try drifting along the edges of the channels with a simple fluke or worm rig. Vary your depth until you find where the fish are holding. Blue Point's flounder are known for their relatively small size, but what they lack in mass, they make up for in flavor. Check local regulations, as size and bag limits are strictly enforced to maintain the fishery.