reef
African Pompano
Alectis ciliaris
Bullnose reef fish — deep wrecks 100–300 ft. Big live baits (blue runner, threadfin) on a drift; powerful first run. South FL Atlantic + Keys + Bahamas year-round.
Preferred water temp70–84°F
Preferred depth60–350 ft
Holds onwrecks, deep reefs
In our regions
Central/Southeast Florida — AtlanticBahamas — Abaco & AndrosSouthwest Florida — GulfNortheast Florida — AtlanticBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideBahamas — Bimini & Grand Bahama
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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