How to catch bonefish in Florida

Techniques

Live shrimp or jigs tipped with fresh shrimp are the best baits for conventional fishermen. Fly fishermen patiently pole through shallow flats stalking these elusive fish. Bonefish are very seldom eaten and should be carefully released.

Preferred bait

Live shrimp or jigs tipped with fresh shrimp are the best baits for conventional fishermen.

Preferred lures

Live shrimp or jigs tipped with fresh shrimp are the best baits for conventional fishermen. Fly fishermen patiently pole through shallow flats stalking these elusive fish.

Time of day

Daytime flats sight-fishing

Tide effect

Flooding tides on south Florida flats often ideal

Videos

Sources

Fish guide

Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.