Ballyhoo in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Hemiramphus brasiliensis
Overview
Young are found in open waters. Adults found in bays and nearshore waters close to reefs.
Typical size
Up to 16 inches popular bait species.
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
When to fish
Season notes
No recreational fishing season calendar; baitfish or non-angling / protected-imperiled / nonnative taxa focus.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
Young are found in open waters. Adults found in bays and nearshore waters close to reefs.
Videos
Sources
- Myfwc.com
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.