Flounder

Flounder fishing in Matagorda Bay is a rewarding experience, especially if you enjoy sight casting or drifting the bottom. These flatfish are masters of camouflage, blending seamlessly with the sandy and muddy bottoms of the bay. The fall months are legendary for flounder gigging, but anglers can also have success using rod and reel year-round. Focus your efforts near channel edges, drop-offs, and around the mouths of creeks where flounder ambush their prey. Live mud minnows or small shrimp on a Carolina rig are effective baits. Drifting with the current and slowly bouncing your bait along the bottom can be a productive technique. Try launching from the Matagorda Harbor and exploring the back lakes and channels. Remember that flounder prefer moving water, so focus on areas with tidal flow. The flounder in Matagorda Bay are known for their relatively consistent size.