Flounder

Flounder fishing in Silver Bay offers a unique, inshore angling opportunity. While not as widely known as other fisheries in New York, the bay's mud flats and eelgrass beds provide ideal habitat for these flatfish. Spring and early summer are the best times to target flounder as they move into the bay to spawn. A simple bottom rig baited with sandworms or clams is typically effective. The key is to fish slowly and methodically, covering ground until you locate a concentration of fish. Access to productive flounder grounds is primarily by boat, and a depth finder can be helpful in locating subtle changes in bottom structure. Remember that flounder fishing in Silver Bay is tide-dependent; fishing during periods of slack tide can improve your chances of success.