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Yellowtail flounder are one of several species of flounder which exist in the Earth's oceans. A popular game fish, yellowtail flounder are found in the Western Atlantic off the coasts of Canada and America. Rarely found outside of the region of coastline extending from Labrador, Canada, to the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. They are not the only flounder found in this habitat, so identification may be difficult. With the proper knowledge, however, identifying a yellowtail flounder is a simple task.
Yellowtail flounder are one of the most common and popular saltwater fish caught for both sport and food. Flounder are bottom dwellers, meaning they stay on or near the bottom of the ocean at all times. This type of fish is popularly defined as "the fish for people who don't like fish" because flounder does not have the fishy taste that tuna and salmon do. Catching yellowtail flounder is not difficult, if you know the right conditions in which to fish.
Yellowtail snapper are a favorite catch of fisherman throughout the Caribbean and are easy to find along the Florida coast, especially in the shallow waters of the Florida Keys. They can be caught from an anchored boat around rocks, reefs and other structure with inexpensive light tackle. Yellowtail snapper grow to 10 or 12 pounds and put up a great fight for their size. They are popular for cooking: They make great fish sandwiches and entrees.
The yellowtail snapper is found throughout the Atlantic Ocean and southwards through the southern Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. These beautiful yellow-striped fish have a distinctive blue upper back and often pinkish underbelly. Yellowtail can really put up a fight when hooked, but using the steps provided, they are a rewarding catch.
