Flounder

Bayview, Texas, provides exceptional access to the Lower Laguna Madre, a renowned flounder fishing destination. The key to success here is understanding the flounder's ambush predator behavior. They lie in wait on the bottom, often near structure or changes in the bottom composition. Focus your efforts around the many channels, cuts, and shallow grass flats that characterize the Laguna Madre. Fall is the absolute prime time for flounder in Bayview, as they migrate out to the Gulf of Mexico to spawn. This is when you'll find the largest concentrations of fish. A local's secret is to fish around lighted docks and piers at night. Flounder are drawn to the lights to feed on baitfish. Use a jighead with a soft plastic grub or live shrimp. Fish slowly and methodically, bumping the lure along the bottom. Be patient, and be ready for a subtle bite – flounder aren't known for aggressive strikes.