Flounder fishing in the UK
FishMap links flounder with 23 source-backed fishing locations across 17 UK areas, alongside seasonal planning data and venue access information.
About Flounder
Platichthys flesus is included in FishMap’s UK sea-fishing catalogue. FishMap uses the flatfish seasonal pattern and the flounder Fishability profile for this species.
Venue listings show where the species is recorded in FishMap’s source data. They do not guarantee that it is currently present, feeding or available to target.
Best months
The strongest planning indices are July, August, June. These values represent broad seasonality rather than live catch probability.
Where to fish for Flounder
23 indexable FishMap venues currently record this species. Check access, licences, seasons and current venue rules before travelling.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Ballycastle Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Fishguard Lower Town Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Fraserburgh Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Gourdon Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Hampton Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Kilkeel Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Mevagissey Breakwater. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Minehead Harbour Wall. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Morecambe Stone Jetty. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Mudeford Quay. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Newcastle Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Portstewart Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Roker Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Saltburn Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Saundersfoot Harbour Wall. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Seahouses Harbour Piers. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Slapton Sands – Memorial Tank. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at South Gare. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Southend Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Stonehaven Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Whitby West Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Whitehaven West Pier. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
Established UK shore-angling mark at Annan Harbour. FishMap lists commonly targeted species and general methods only; catches are never guaranteed.
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Weather, water conditions, angling pressure and local rules can materially change fishing prospects. Confirm information with the operator or rights holder.