Flounder - Average size 1 to 2 pounds. Excellent fish to eat when caught fresh. The estuaries of Taw & Torridge rivers are good spots but very fast flowing.

Fish Type:

Flounder

Time of Year to catch Flounder:

All year round except for February and March when the fish move out to sea to spawn. Best months are December and January.

Barnstaple, Fremington Quay, Bideford, Crow beach and Appledore.

Baits:

Peeler crab, ragworm, lugworm & occasionally on small strips of squid or Mackerel.

Best Time to catch:

Flood tides or on the sandy area on a high tide. Not worth fishing for after heavy rains as the fresh water kills the fishing.

Top tip:

Use light tackle for real thrills. Crab is the best bait and Instow is a hot spot for catching lots of Flounder. Fish the ebb of a neap tide down to low water from behind the cricket ground for best results.