Summer Flounder Fishing Has Been Outstanding in the Halifax River & Ponce Inlet

If you've been looking for one of the hottest bites of the summer, flounder fishing has been hard to beat. Anglers fishing throughout the Halifax River and around Ponce Inlet have been enjoying some of the best action we've seen in recent years.

The flounder are spread out from the deeper channel edges and docks in the river to the sandy drop-offs, creek mouths, and rock piles around the inlet. Live finger mullet, mud minnows, and small live shrimp have all been producing, while soft plastics and bucktail jigs tipped with natural bait have also been putting plenty of fish in the boat.

Moving water has been the key. Fishing the last half of the outgoing tide and the beginning of the incoming tide has consistently produced the best bite, especially around ambush points where flounder wait for baitfish to wash by.

The inlet has also been alive with bait, attracting not only flounder but plenty of redfish, snook, and tarpon, making every trip exciting. It's not uncommon to hook into multiple species while targeting flounder this time of year.

With warm water temperatures and an abundance of bait throughout the system, there's no sign of the action slowing down anytime soon. Whether you're an experienced angler or introducing someone to inshore fishing, now is an excellent time to get on the water. The summer flounder bite is as good as it gets, and the Halifax River and Ponce Inlet continue to provide some outstanding fishing opportunities.

Book your trip now while the action is at its peak, and come experience one of the best inshore bites of the season!