Bonefish

Other names: -

The bonefish, Albula vulpes, is a shallow-water fish found in warm coastal regions worldwide. Recognizable by its silvery body and elongated shape, it inhabits sandy and muddy bottoms of estuaries and bays. This species is prized in sport fishing for its speed and fighting ability.

Length
~40 (max 79)
Weight
~2 (max 6)
Water
Salt, brackish
Water Temp
20-29° F
Depth
2 ft

Other names
-
Length
~40 (max 79)
Weight
~2 (max 6)
Water
Salt, brackish
Water Temp
20-29° F
Depth
2 ft

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Regulation for Bonefish

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Season
Always open
Bag limit
Catch and release only
Vessel limit
-
Trophy limits
-
Max size
-
Min size
-
Measurement
-
Prohibited methods
Multiple Hooks

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Living Conditions

🐟 Habitat preferences
- Found in shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and bays
- Prefers sandy and muddy bottoms
- Often forms schools, with larger individuals being solitary
- Feeds on benthic worms, crustaceans, and mollusks
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- Spawning occurs in open waters
- Eggs are pelagic, floating freely in the water
- Juveniles inhabit shallow waters, gradually moving deeper as they mature
- Adults exhibit seasonal migrations for feeding and spawning