{"id":7079,"date":"2019-06-15T10:05:18","date_gmt":"2019-06-15T08:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/?p=7079"},"modified":"2026-01-08T11:01:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:01:13","slug":"flounder-fishing-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/flounder-fishing-in-texas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fish for Flounder in Texas: The Complete Guide for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 8<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Flounder fishing in Texas<\/a> really lets you take things to the next level, no matter whether you’re a native Texan or just visiting “The Lone Star State.” This peculiar-looking fish is one of the top three targets here, thanks to its delicious taste and brag-worthy angling opportunities. <\/p>

If you’re more familiar with ordering Flounder from a menu than catching it, you’ll be blissfully unaware of its interesting aesthetic qualities: Namely, it has two eyes on one side of its face, and a mouth twisted into a permanent snarl. It may not be the most visually appealing of sea creatures, but when it comes to Flounder fishing in Texas, looks don’t matter! It’s all about the experience.<\/p>

So, what does “Flounder” mean in Texas?<\/h2>
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“Flounder” means many different things to many different people. If you’re not really an angling aficionado, chances are it conjures up images of the cute, cuddly Disney character. Do you hail from one of the USA’s northeastern states? You probably know it as “Fluke.” <\/p>

This is because the name is often used as a generic title to describe a whole host of Flatfish species. This can definitely muddy the waters when it comes to knowing what, exactly, you’ll be catching – or eating!<\/p>

In Texas, the species of Flatfish you’ll be targeting is actually Southern Flounder. It’s widely considered to be the best-tasting variety, and also reaches seriously impressive sizes. Females can grow up to 25 inches in Texas! Since it’s the only Flounder species that is targeted here, it gets to keep that prestigious, standalone name, too. <\/p>

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Where do Flounder live, and what do they eat?<\/h2>

Basically, the clue is in the family name, “Flatfish”! Owing to their shape and size, Flounder prefer to dwell at the bottom of shallow waters. They like warmer waters, which is why Texas’s Gulf Coast is the perfect location for them. Particularly muddy or sandy coastal floors are extremely desirable to these sneaky fish – they often bury and camouflage themselves in order to ambush their favorite sea snacks. <\/p>

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Speaking of sea snacks, what do<\/em> Flounder like to feast on? Small fish such as shrimp and mullet are popular, but their favorite prey has to be the mud minnow. This bait fish loves the grassy flats, marshes, and brackish estuaries found along the Texas coast!<\/p>

One thing you need to know: Flounder aren’t about high-speed chases through the waters to catch their food. Instead, they lie in wait until they spot a tasty morsel when they quickly propel themselves upwards and outwards to attack. This is when having two eyes on the same side of their body becomes a serious advantage! <\/p>

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Where to Go Flounder Fishing in Texas<\/h2>

Why should Texas be your go-to location when it comes to hooking these Flatfish? Because no matter whether you’re so far north you’re almost in Louisiana, so far south you’re almost in Mexico, or somewhere in the middle, you won’t have to travel far to get to a Flounder-fishing hotspot.  <\/p>

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As this state is known for its intimidating size, we’ve divided our recommended fishing areas depending on where you’re located. <\/p>

North Texas<\/h3>
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With access to parts of the Northern Gulf of Mexico’s seriously shallow (and Flounder-filled!) waters, you’re in for a treat if you’re fishing in North Texas. There’s a plethora of jetties, outlets, shorelines, bayous, marsh drains, and bays that Flounder love to flock to. The waters up here tend to be pretty muddy, too – great for Flounder, but less so for anglers looking to try out gigging (read more about this below). Here are our recommended departure points:<\/p>

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