: True to their name "winter flounder," they migrate into shallow inshore bays and estuaries during late winter and spring to spawn, then move to deeper, cooler offshore waters during the summer and fall.
: Their upper side is typically dark, ranging from olive green to jet black, but they can change color to mimic the sediment of the sea floor for camouflage. blackback flounder
: They typically reach lengths of 12 to 18 inches and weigh 2 to 3 pounds, though specimens in deeper waters like Georges Bank can grow up to 27 inches (70 cm) and weigh nearly 8 pounds. : True to their name "winter flounder," they