Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
Winter Flounder
Pseudopleuronectes americanus
Also called: Blackback, Lemon Sole
Identification
Flatfish lying on its right side, with both eyes on the right side; dark top, white underside.
Habitat
Shallow, sandy or muddy bays, primarily in spring.
Behavior
Lives on the bottom; cold-water specialist.
How to Catch
Sandworms and clams fished on the bottom in spring.
Notes
Prized table fish with strict seasonal limits.
Where to find Winter Flounder in CT
- New Haven Harbor — Long Wharf New Haven
- Niantic River — Smith Cove East Lyme