state record evidence
Source context: Florida
- Record type
- florida state
- Record weight lb
- 10.1
- Record location
- Pine Island
- Record date
- 04/18/2026
- Record angler
- Daniel Ireland
- Record catch text
- 10.1 lb; by Daniel Ireland; on 04/18/2026; at Pine Island
Blue runner
Caranx crysos
A state link is a recorded source association, not a catch guarantee or confirmation that targeting is legal. Check current regulations with the responsible state agency.
- Peak months
- Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Dec
- Typical depth
- Typical size
- Up to 20 inches (4 pounds); and common under 1 pound
- Catch minimum
- National record
See state records · Browse all fishing records
Biology, seasons and size reflect the canonical source record, which may contain Florida context. They are not state-specific guidance for every linked state. Missing fields remain unfilled.
Overview
- Habitat summary
- Juveniles found offshore. Adults found inshore and nearshore.
- Diet
- Adults feed on fish, shrimp and squid.
- Water type
- saltwater
When to fish
- Peak months
- Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Dec
- Good months
- Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Dec
- Seasonality
- Spawn offshore January through August. · FWC Where-to-Fish best times (regional): Winter-spring
- Bite time of day
- daytime on marked bait schools
Where to fish
- Habitat summary
- Juveniles found offshore. Adults found inshore and nearshore.
- Habitat zone
- both
- Fishing zone
- both
How to catch
- Techniques
- chum then sabiki; handle gently for live-well use as bait
Bait & lures
- Preferred bait
- sabiki-caught around structure with chum; small cut
- Preferred lures
- small metal jigs when surface-feeding
Size
- Typical size
- Up to 20 inches (4 pounds); and common under 1 pound
Records
Recorded catches retain their source scope; state and world catches are not national records.
Related states & places
Place links are planning context, not proof of local species presence. Florida city links marked local context follow existing directory relationships, not catch reports.
Florida fishing guide
Texas fishing guide
Source-linked directories
Real local listings currently cover Florida only. Boat-ramp, charter and creator links below follow existing Florida species relationships. Bait-shop links are city context only, not species-targeting evidence.
Boat ramps — Florida
Selected examples from 134 source-linked directory records.
- Sebastian Inlet State Park - Bayside Marina Canoe Launch
- Fisherman's Landing Park Paddlecraft Beach
- Riverview Park Paddlecraft Launch
- City of Cocoa Beach Country Club Kayak Launch
- Kelly Park East - Paddlecraft Launch
- Thousand Islands - Ramp Road Park - Kayak Launch
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Pattillo Creek Paddlecraft Access Points
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Radar Tower Paddlecraft Access Point
Browse the Florida boat ramps directory
Bait shops — Florida
Selected examples from 76 source-linked city-context records.
- Chum It Up Live Bait and Tackle
- Cocoa Beach Fishing Center
- Bob K's Marine Supply
- Clouser's Fly Shop
- Playaction Products
- Premium Marine Inc
- Shut Up & Fish
- Boathouse Discount Marine LLC
Browse the Florida bait shops directory
Fishing creators — Florida
Selected examples from 1 source-linked directory records.
Related species
Navigation links share a recorded scientific genus or a source state and water-type grouping. This is not a claim of identical habitat or legal targeting.
Source evidence by state
Florida
- common name local
- Blue Runner
- scientific name local
- Caranx crysos
- water type local
- saltwater
- enrichment status
- enriched
- geo regions fl
- Central East
- range precision
- region
- record catch text
- 10.1 lb; by Daniel Ireland; on 04/18/2026; at Pine Island
Texas
- common name local
- Blue Runner
- scientific name local
- Caranx crysos
- water type local
- saltwater
- enrichment status
- seed
Legacy Florida source profiles
LoveToFish is a national fishing guide. Fish species coverage spans all 50 states. Ramp, charter, bait shop, and creator directories currently cover Florida. Verify current local regulations with the responsible agency.