Use a small boat, pier, or shoreline where flounder are known to feed
Fish near sandy or muddy bottoms
Target channels, drop-offs, inlets, and bridge pilings
Use a light spinning or baitcasting setup
Rig with a bottom rig, jig head, or Carolina rig
Use live bait such as mud minnows, finger mullet, shrimp, or small baitfish
Use soft plastic lures that imitate baitfish or shrimp
Cast past the target area and work the bait slowly along the bottom
Keep the bait near the bottom with short hops or slow drags
Pause often to let flounder strike
Set the hook firmly when you feel weight or a steady tap
Fish during moving tides, especially incoming or outgoing tide
Focus on dawn, dusk, or low-light conditions
Check local regulations for size limits, seasons, and bag limits
Use a landing net to bring the fish in safely
Keep the fish on ice if you plan to keep it