Winter Flounder
Pseudopleuronectes americanus
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Regions
New England/Mid-AtlanticSoutheast
Protected status
None
Also known as
FlounderSoleLemon soleGeorges Bank flounderBlackback flounder
Seafood Profile
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NOAA FishWatch
Population
The Southern New England/Mid-Atlantic and Georges Bank stocks are not overfished. The Gulf of Maine stock has not been assessed, the population level is unknown, and management measures are in place.
Fishing rate
Not subject to overfishing.
Bycatch
Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.
Taste
Mild.
Texture
Lean, boneless, and flaky.
Color
Raw flounder ranges in color from tan to pinkish to snow white. Cooked flounder is pure white.
Health benefits
Flounder is a good, low-fat source of B vitamins and niacin.
Sources
Managed by: NOAA Fisheries
Image credit: NOAA Fisheries/Jack Hornady