This section is from the "American Fish And How To Catch Them. A Hand-Book For Fishing" book, by W. C. Weidemeyer. Also from Amazon: American fish and how to catch them: A hand-book for fishing.
Also known as New York Flat-fish and Massachusetts Flounder. Habitat from Maine to Delaware. The color of Flounders is variable. They occur in plenty in bays and estuaries, and run up rivers as far as salt-water extends. Are fond of soft, mud bottoms. May be taken from June to November, but are at their best during autumn.
Tackle same as for small Perch ; hooks, Nos. 7, 8, and 9; bait with clam.
 
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