Best places to catch European Flounder

Platichthys flesus

12 spots with live forecasts for European Flounder — ranked by current conditions.

About European Flounder

European Flounder is a saltwater fish. FishRadar tracks live fishing conditions for European Flounder at 12 spots across Germany, Italy, United Kingdom +2, ranked by today's score.

Best months for European Flounder

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Sylt Hoernum Deep
92 Good
Schleswig-Holstein
European Plaice · European Flounder · Sea Trout
Fehmarn Belt
83 Hot
Schleswig-Holstein
Atlantic Cod · European Flounder · Sea Trout
German Bight North Sea
82 Good
North Sea Germany
Atlantic Cod · Atlantic Mackerel · European Flounder
Norfolk Coast
80 Good
East England
Atlantic Cod · European Seabass · European Flounder
Warnemuende Baltic
80 Good
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Atlantic Herring · Atlantic Cod · Garfish
Oslo Fjord
76 Good
Oslofjord
Atlantic Cod · European Perch · Atlantic Mackerel
Cardigan Bay Wales
73 Fair
Wales
European Seabass · Atlantic Mackerel · European Flounder
Venice Lagoon Adriatic
64 Good
Veneto Italy
European Seabass · European Flounder · Red Mullet
Rimini Adriatic
57 Good
Emilia-Romagna Italy
European Seabass · Gilthead Seabream · European Flounder
Trabzon Coast
55 Good
Karadeniz
European Anchovy · European Hake · European Flounder
Trieste Gulf
50 Good
Friuli Italy
European Seabass · European Flounder · Red Mullet
Solent Hampshire
45 Fair
South England
European Seabass · European Flounder · Atlantic Mackerel

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to catch European Flounder?

European Flounder is typically most active around October, November, December, January, February, March. The best window shifts with hemisphere, weather, and tide — check each spot's live score before heading out.

Where can you catch European Flounder?

FishRadar scores 12 spots for European Flounder across Germany, Italy, United Kingdom +2. The highest-scoring spots right now are listed above.

Is European Flounder a freshwater or saltwater fish?

European Flounder is a saltwater fish.

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