Cheilopogon melanurus
How to identify a Atlantic Flyingfish
Atlantic Flyingfish are found in coastal bays, estuaries, beaches, jetties, reefs, and continental-shelf waters. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.
EnvironmentSaltwater
SeasonVaries by migration, temperature, region, and regulation
Habitat and range
Coastal bays, estuaries, beaches, jetties, reefs, and continental-shelf waters
Where to catch Atlantic Flyingfish
- Tropical/subtropical coasts — all species we list for this fishery
- Florida (US) — all species we list for this fishery
- Mediterranean — all species we list for this fishery
- IWP — all species we list for this fishery
Atlantic Flyingfish by state
State season calendars that list Atlantic Flyingfish — each shows the months it is in season and the official licence source:
- Florida — seasons, best months and licence info
Baits and lures
Species-dependent · baitfish · squid · shrimp · crabs · worms · jigs · spoons · plugs · or flies
Related species
Often caught in the same waters or confused with Atlantic Flyingfish:
- California Flyingfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Atlantic Halibut — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Atlantic Herring — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Atlantic Lizardfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Atlantic Lumpfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Atlantic Mackerel — identification & profile (Saltwater)
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