When is the best time to catch Cinnamon flounder?

The best season for Cinnamon flounder is Spring to early summer (March‑June). Best time of day: Dawn and dusk.

What equipment do I need to catch Cinnamon flounder?

Recommended rod: Ultralight spinning rod, 5‑6 ft, fast action. Line weight: 2‑6 lb test monofilament or fluorocarbon. Technique: Bottom fishing with a slow drift or gentle hop‑and‑pause. Best bait: Live shrimp, sandworms, or small crabs.

When is the best time to catch Cinnamon flounder?

The best season for Cinnamon flounder is Spring to early summer (March‑June). Best time of day: Dawn and dusk.

What equipment do I need to catch Cinnamon flounder?

Recommended rod: Ultralight spinning rod, 5‑6 ft, fast action. Line weight: 2‑6 lb test monofilament or fluorocarbon. Technique: Bottom fishing with a slow drift or gentle hop‑and‑pause. Best bait: Live shrimp, sandworms, or small crabs.

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Cinnamon flounder

Q: Where are the best places to catch Cinnamon flounder?

Top fishing locations for Cinnamon flounder: Christmas Island, Australia; Great Barrier Reef - Lizard Island Region, Australia; Nusa Penida, Bali, Indonesia; Okinawa Island, Japan; El Nido, Palawan, Philippines.

Pseudorhombus cinnamoneus

The Cinnamon flounder (Pseudorhombus cinnamoneus) is a small, brown‑striped flatfish found in shallow coastal waters of the Indo‑Pacific. It is prized for its mild white flesh and is a popular target for light‑tackle anglers seeking bottom‑dwellers.

Fight

Taste

Basic Information

Family

Paralichthyidae

Max Size

35 cm

Habitat

marine

Depth Range

20-164m

Climate

tropical

Best Season

Spring to early summer (March‑June)

Best Time

Dawn and dusk

Distribution

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Fishing Tips for Cinnamon flounder

Use light spinning or ultralight rods with a sensitive tip to feel subtle bites.
Fish over sandy flats and near structure using small live baits such as shrimp or sandworm.
Retrieve slowly with a slight hop or drag along the bottom to keep the lure or bait in contact with the substrate.
Stay quiet and maintain a shallow depth (1‑5 m) where the flounder ambushes prey.

Top Fishing Locations for Cinnamon flounder

Christmas Island

Australia

beginner75% Very Common

Remote island with abundant sandy flats and reef edges where cinnamon flounder congregate during the dry season.

Best: April-September

Great Barrier Reef - Lizard Island Region

Australia

intermediate68% Common

Clear waters and vibrant reefs provide excellent feeding grounds for cinnamon flounder on the reef flats.

Best: June-November

Nusa Penida, Bali

Indonesia

intermediate60% Common

Steep drop-offs and sandy channels around Nusa Penida host sizable populations of cinnamon flounder.

Best: May-October

Okinawa Island

Japan

expert35% Occasional

Rocky reefs and deeper channels around Okinawa attract cinnamon flounder, but require precise targeting.

Best: May-August

El Nido, Palawan

Philippines

intermediate25% Uncommon

Secluded bays and coral outcrops in El Nido create ideal hunting grounds for cinnamon flounder.

Best: March-June

Phuket Coast (Andaman Sea)

Thailand

beginner15% Uncommon

Seasonal migrations bring cinnamon flounder to the sandy bottoms off Phuket during early year.

Best: February-May

Market Prices

Recommended Fishing Equipment for Cinnamon flounder

Recommended Equipment

RodUltralight spinning rod, 5‑6 ft, fast action

Line2‑6 lb test monofilament or fluorocarbon

Lure TypeSmall soft plastics, jig heads, or tiny spoons (1‑2 in) – N/A if using live bait

TechniqueBottom fishing with a slow drift or gentle hop‑and‑pause

Best bait: Live shrimp, sandworms, or small crabs

Cinnamon flounder

Pseudorhombus cinnamoneus

Fight

Taste

Basic Information

Family

Paralichthyidae

Max Size

35 cm

Habitat

marine

Depth Range

20-164m

Climate

tropical

Best Season

Spring to early summer (March‑June)

Best Time

Dawn and dusk

Distribution

Select a map type to show distribution on the globe.

Fishing Tips for Cinnamon flounder

Use light spinning or ultralight rods with a sensitive tip to feel subtle bites.
Fish over sandy flats and near structure using small live baits such as shrimp or sandworm.
Retrieve slowly with a slight hop or drag along the bottom to keep the lure or bait in contact with the substrate.
Stay quiet and maintain a shallow depth (1‑5 m) where the flounder ambushes prey.

Top Fishing Locations for Cinnamon flounder

Christmas Island

Australia

beginner75% Very Common

Remote island with abundant sandy flats and reef edges where cinnamon flounder congregate during the dry season.

Best: April-September

Great Barrier Reef - Lizard Island Region

Australia

intermediate68% Common

Clear waters and vibrant reefs provide excellent feeding grounds for cinnamon flounder on the reef flats.

Best: June-November

Nusa Penida, Bali

Indonesia

intermediate60% Common

Steep drop-offs and sandy channels around Nusa Penida host sizable populations of cinnamon flounder.

Best: May-October

Okinawa Island

Japan

expert35% Occasional

Rocky reefs and deeper channels around Okinawa attract cinnamon flounder, but require precise targeting.

Best: May-August

El Nido, Palawan

Philippines

intermediate25% Uncommon

Secluded bays and coral outcrops in El Nido create ideal hunting grounds for cinnamon flounder.

Best: March-June

Phuket Coast (Andaman Sea)

Thailand

beginner15% Uncommon

Seasonal migrations bring cinnamon flounder to the sandy bottoms off Phuket during early year.

Best: February-May

Market Prices

Recommended Fishing Equipment for Cinnamon flounder

Recommended Equipment

RodUltralight spinning rod, 5‑6 ft, fast action

Line2‑6 lb test monofilament or fluorocarbon

Lure TypeSmall soft plastics, jig heads, or tiny spoons (1‑2 in) – N/A if using live bait

TechniqueBottom fishing with a slow drift or gentle hop‑and‑pause

Best bait: Live shrimp, sandworms, or small crabs