Southern Flounder Fishing in Georgia
When southern flounder are caught across Georgia, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Southern Flounder catch through the year
Recreational catch in Georgia by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
Seasonal catch and conditions for Georgia
Seasonal catch, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Catching southern flounder in Georgia
Southern Flounder catches in Georgia run hardest around Jul-Aug, with the strongest two-month windows in Jul-Aug and May-Jun. Anglers keep about 63% of what they catch and release the rest. All of this comes from NOAA’s recreational catch survey, so it maps the season rather than any single day.
To turn the season into a trip, line the peak window up with the daily bite. Check the Georgia fishing times for the solunar windows, the tide charts for moving water, and the sunrise and sunset times for first and last light.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to catch southern flounder in Georgia?+
Catches peak around Jul-Aug (July and August). The strongest two-month windows are Jul-Aug and May-Jun. This is based on NOAA's 2024 recreational catch survey, so it reflects the typical season rather than a live report.
Do anglers keep or release southern flounder in Georgia?+
Across Georgia, about 63% of the southern flounder caught are kept and 37% are released. That works out to roughly 148K kept and 86K released in 2024.
How many southern flounder are caught in Georgia?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 233K southern flounder caught by recreational anglers in Georgia in 2024, making it the #12 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this southern flounder data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
