BAHAMAS
Bahamas — Department of Marine Resources
Catch & releaseCatch & release only
CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY. Circle hooks required. The flats and Gulf Stream edge are prime fall and spring.
billfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
Wintertime push down the SE FL coast. Tail in the trough on north wind days.
Preferred water temp72–82°F
Preferred depth60–250 ft
Peak monthsDec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Holds oncolor changes, ledges, bait push fronts
In our regions
Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBig Bend — GulfBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & AndrosBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas Gulf
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 27, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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