Bonefish fishing

Famous for its runs, bonefish (Albula vulpes) are the fly fishing favorite. They inhabit inshore tropical waters in Florida, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Riviera Maya in Mexico, Belize, Venezuela and the Seychelles, for example. Bonefish can weigh up to 19 lb (8.6 kg) and measure up to 105 cm (41 in) long.

Most bonefish are caught sight fishing, wading or poling over the flats, which is a exciting way to catch them. Bonefishing is done using bait or lures. The flies used for bonefishing usually resemble small crabs or shrimp. Their mouth is made to suck things off the bottom, which is why the fly should be stripped slowely, letting it move over the bottom. Bonefish can also be caught on light spinning gear using rubber lures, jigs and also bait such as shrimp or pieces of fish.

After the hookup, these powerful fish make their famous runs, which is why they're also called the torpedo of the flats.

Bonefish fishing

Top Bonefish Fishing destinations

Distributed throughout the tropical waters around the world, bonefish prefer inshore shallow waters and flats. The best bonefishing destinations are Florida, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Riviera Maya in Mexico, Belize, Venezuela and the Seychelles, for example.

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Best Bonefish Fishing Charters

Catch 'Em All

6 29,00 ft

Marathon, Florida (USA)

From $800
Deposit non-refundable

Thazard

4 19,69 ft

Baie-Mahault, (Guada)

From $215
Deposit non-refundable

Grand Slam Fishing Lodge

2 21,00 ft

Punta Allen, Riviera Maya (MX)

From $1735
Deposit non-refundable

Tres Hermanos

4 39,00 ft

Cozumel, Riviera Maya (MX)

From $399
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

Panga 23

2 23,00 ft

Cozumel, Riviera Maya (MX)

From $275
Deposit non-refundable

The Reef

3 23,00 ft

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (DO)

From $450
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Hewes Redfisher

3 18,50 ft

Cancun, Riviera Maya (MX)

From $350
Deposit non-refundable

Maverick

2 16,40 ft

Cancun, Riviera Maya (MX)

From $300
Deposit non-refundable

Maio

5 25,59 ft

Maio, Cape Verde (CV)

From $647
Deposit non-refundable