How Do You Fish For Flounder In Massachusetts?
Cod, haddock, striped bass and bluefish may be the big game off the New England shore, but flounder is an easy catch for beginning anglers. Also called “fluke,” flounder is easy to clean and slap in a frying pan. Its delicate white meat is delicious. Follow these steps for a fun day of flounder fishing. Reserve a spot on a charter boat if you are a beginning angler. Prices range by the length of the outing and the number of people on the boat. Boat operators usually provide fishing gear and instruction. There are hundreds of charter companies from Cape Cod to Boston to Gloucester. Bring your own gear or visit Massachusett’s many tackle shops, where you can expect to get all the stuff you need to land a flounder for around $250 to $300. Pick your spot. Flounder come closer to shore in Massachusetts when the weather warms up and prefer to stay on sandy or muddy ocean bottoms. Expect to catch a 2- to 4-pound flounder close to shore, but a 10-pound flounder is pretty common in deeper water
