Flounder are a type of flatfish that live in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. They grow to be about five to fifteen inches long, though they may grow up to be three feet long.
      There are two kinds of flounder. The winter flounder is brown in color and has both eyes on the right side of its head. In the summer, it lives on the floor of the ocean. During the winter, it swims to estuaries. There, it eats smaller fish and worms.
      The summer flounder has both its eyes on the left side of its head and has black spots all over its body, although its belly is completely white. They live on the ocean floor and, unlike the winter flounder, can camouflage itself so it can look like a part of the sea bottom. These fish eat crabs, squid, and shrimp.
      Flounder is a popular food choice. The white meat of the summer flounder has a delicate taste that makes it favorable to many people. The winter flounder is also popular. It can be mixed with sauces and spices to make a unique, yet delicious flavor.
      The fishing season of the winter flounder runs from May to February. Fisherman usually fish for them from docks, boats, and jetties. Seaworms are the best bait for winter flounders. A rod must be watched, because they can quickly take the bait and sneak away.
      Summer flounder fishing season runs from May to September. Summer flounders can be rather hard to catch because if they are hooked, they will fight violently against the fisher. Live snapper bluefish are the best bait for catching these fish.