Tony OwenFishing · Gogledd Cymru

Species

Flounder

Obliging, close-in and ideal for beginners and children.

Flatfish caught from a North Wales estuary mark

Season: Autumn to winter
Preferred habitat: Estuaries and shallow beaches
Typical bait: Ragworm, peeler crab
Fishing method: Simple flowing trace, close range
Difficulty: Easy
Beginner friendly: Yes
Handling: Very simple to handle and return.

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Tony's tip

"The perfect first sea fish. Tony's own first fish from the sea was a flounder."

Target this species with Tony

Fish are wild — nobody can guarantee a catch. Tony uses season, tides and conditions to give you the best practical chance.