In the 1980s, Rich Hittinger’s favorite rite of early spring was chasing winter flounder. On many March days, he anchored his six-meter boat, Ermala—named for his three children, Eric, Mark ...

Eating fish like flounder with adequate protein but low amounts of total fat (2 grams per 100 grams) and saturated fats (0.4 grams per 100 grams) is healthy.

“Anyone who wants to catch a flounder or inshore fish, why would they come to Brunswick County, and they don’t," he said, alluding to visiting fishermen choosing the nearby Palmetto State instead.

But last June’s jubilee in Point Clear didn’t just deliver a bounty, it also led to arrests and fines for people caught with undersized fish, over-the-limit flounder, and a bad attitude.

Chef Nigel Slater combines freshly grated Parmesan with breadcrumbs to form a tasty, buttery topping for the flaky white fish. His recipe for baked flounder cooks in just 15 minutes.

Taste 3: Dane Rivera. This one is just lacking. The lettuce is noticeably wilted, the tartar sauce is runnier and not as rich as Taste 1, and the fish itself isn’t very flavorful.