If you’re a saltwater angler living on the Mid-Atlantic Coast through New England, you understand the draw of flounder. Commonly referred to as “fluke” in the Northeast, these flatfish are the most ...

Fluke fishing is picking up in the bays, rivers, and surf, with some keeper catches reported. Ocean fluke fishing is also starting, with party boats targeting them until sea bass season opens.

The only time I ever went winter flounder fishing was in college. Racked with boredom during the doldrums of February, a buddy and I jumped on a New Jersey party boat that motored up the Manasquan ...