Yellowtail Flounder

The Cape Cod/Gulf of Maine stock is not overfished. The Georges Bank and Southern New England/Mid-Atlantic stocks are overfished, but the fishing rate established under rebuilding plans promotes population growth.

The Cape Cod/Gulf of Maine and Southern New England/Mid-Atlantic stocks are not subject to overfishing. Overfishing status is unknown for the Georges Bank stock, but catch is at recommended level.

Regulations are in place to minimize bycatch.

Sweet and mild.

Lean, boneless, flaky, and firm.

Raw flounder ranges in color from white to pinkish to tan. Cooked flounder is pure white.

Flounder is a good low-fat source of B vitamins and niacin.