Species guide
How to catch Channel flounder
Syacium micrurum
saltwaterCyclopsettidae
The channel flounder is a flatfish known for its distinctive shape and ability to blend into the ocean floor. Found in saltwater environments, it primarily hunts smaller marine creatures. It is not typically targeted as a game fish due to its size and behavior.
Where they live
Channel flounder inhabit saltwater regions including the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. They are found from shallow waters down to depths of around 412 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 40 cm
What they eat
- small marine animals
- macrofauna
Best baits
- small shrimp
- cut bait
- marine worms
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic baits
- small spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- anchored fishing
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