Albula vulpes
How to identify a Bonefish
Bonefish are found in shallow flats, turtle grass, sand.. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.
EnvironmentSaltwater
SeasonYear-round tropics; tides + sun angle key
Habitat and range
Shallow flats, turtle grass, sand.
Where to catch Bonefish
- Bahamas — all species we list for this fishery
- Florida Keys
- Yucatán
Bonefish by state
State season calendars that list Bonefish — each shows the months it is in season and the official licence source:
- Florida — seasons, best months and licence info
Baits and lures
Small shrimp flies · jigs
Related species
Often caught in the same waters or confused with Bonefish:
- Brassy Trevally — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Brown Rockfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Bull Ray — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Bull Shark — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Bumphead Parrotfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Cabezon — identification & profile (Saltwater)
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