In the 1980s, Rich Hittinger’s favorite rite of early spring was chasing winter flounder. On many March days, he anchored his six-meter boat, Ermala—named for his three children, Eric, Mark, and ...

North Carolina is trying to slow down flounder fishing on the coast, but leaders of the effort say some fishermen still aren’t doing their part. To protect the population, the state’s planning on ...

Flounder may not put up much of a fight, but they'll cure your cabin fever. Photo courtesy Jimmy Fee The only time I ever went winter flounder fishing was in college. Racked with boredom during the ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — A Maine marine research institute says it has added a species of New England flounder to its list of sustainably harvested fish species. The Gulf of Maine Research Institute ...

The Gloucester Boys and Girls Club 15th Annual Flounder Tournament is Saturday, with registration and the captains’ meeting at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Crowne Point Marina. Flounder fishing is the best it ...

Recreational flounder season is underway in North Carolina, allowing anglers a brief two-week window to catch and keep the popular fish. The state hopes to unlock more fishing opportunities next year ...

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) - Federal fishing regulators are planning a host of changes to the quota limits of several important New England fish, including cod. New England fishermen search for cod in two ...

The marine fisheries commission, citing overfishing, had been tightening size and possession rules for recreational fishing of summer flounder up and down the coast. A row with an appointee of ...

Changes to fishing limits on South Carolina’s flounder population have been approved by the state legislature and only need the signature of Gov. Henry McMaster to become law. The South Carolina ...