Most of the time I start out right along the shore. If I don't see any fish or beds right along the beach, I'll start easing my way out until I see some interesting bottom. I'll move relatively parallel to the beach until I come across a fresh looking bed, and then I'll track him down.

Over the last few months I've hit flounder anywhere from three inches of water right on the shore to about 3-3 1/2 ft around the end of finger bars sticking out off the beach.

Happy Hunting

 ... seemed like a good idea at the time...

p.s. - If it smells like fish, eat it!