Bonefish

About this species

The "gray ghost" of tropical flats, a silvery speedster prized as the ultimate light-tackle sight-fishing target. It feeds nose-down on crabs and shrimp in inches of water, tailing in the sun. Small weighted flies and shrimp imitations cast ahead of cruising fish define the sport.

Season

Depth

0 – 2 m

Habitat Spots

Fishing Methods

Bait & Rig

Small weighted shrimp or crab flies and live shrimp cast precisely ahead of tailing or cruising fish on shallow tropical flats.

Edibility & Taste

Strictly catch-and-release in most destinations; flesh is very bony and not valued for eating.

Similar Species

A downturned, pig-like snout and single dorsal fin distinguish bonefish from ladyfish, which has an upturned jaw and a larger, deeply forked tail.

Record Weight

8.61 kg