The Souther Flounder

The fall flounder run is one of the most iconic traditions in Texas coastal fishing. But most anglers chasing flounder through the passes don't know what's actually happening to this fishery — or why it matters.Southern flounder populations have been declining for more than 30 years. And buried in the research is a piece of science that almost nobody in the Texas fishing community is talking about: water temperature determines the sex of southern flounder. As Texas bays get warmer, the population skews toward males — and fewer females means the fishery stops growing.In this episode we cover the full biology of the southern flounder, what drives the fall migration, the climate science that changes how you should think about which fish to keep, and what TPWD and researchers at UT Austin and Texas A&M are doing about a population that is classified as a Species of Greatest Conservation Need.Website: https://www.texasfishandgamenetwork.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinburke_tfgnFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TexasFishGameNetwork/Get Outdoors and Find Your Peace