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Bonefish
Albula vulpes
Silver-flash flats specialist. Sight-fish on incoming tide where sand or turtle-grass flats meet a slightly deeper edge. Tailing fish at low light, mudding fish on bright days. Spook fast — long leaders, light landings.
Preferred water temp72–84°F
Preferred depth1–10 ft
Peak monthsMar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Holds onsand flats, turtle-grass flats, mangrove creeks, tidal cuts, oceanside cays
In our regions
Miami & Keys — Atlantic sideBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & AndrosSouthwest Florida — Gulf
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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