WA Fish Finder - Bluefish Details

Name:

Bluefish

Water Type:

saltwater

Latin Name:

Pomatomus saltatrix

Common Names:

snapper, blue, jack

Ideal Water Temp:

>65 degrees

World Record:

31 lbs, 12 ozs

Description:

The Bluefish is the only species in the family Pomatomidae. They are globally distributed and are commonly sought after in America, Spain, South Africa, and Australia.

Bluefish may be caught up to 51 inches long and weigh 32 lbs, but fish measuring 24 inches are more common. They typically live 9 years. They are a hard fighting salt water gamefish. Latin name 'saltatrix' means the leaper, in reference to the fact that when hooked bluefish will often take to the surface to try to shake free the hook.

They are voracious predators and will often chase prey species up onto beaches or against structure. Bluefish may be caught with bait or lure, but anglers must take precautions to protect line against their sharp teeth. Bluefish are such avid predators that at times when they are attacking schools of baitfish, they will eat their fill then, if there are still baitfish around, regurgitate their meal in order to be able to eat again. Look for flocks odf gulls overhead to indicate a school of hungry blues lurking below.

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Added by carpking		Bluefish Added by jessekayboston from the trip entitled JFK UMASS Boston Bluefish
Bluefish Added by jessekayboston from the trip entitled JFK UMASS Boston Bluefish		Bluefish Added by jessekayboston from the trip entitled 3 Bluefish, One Striper, JFK/UMASS
Boston Blues Added by jessekayboston from the trip entitled Boston Harbor Bluefishin'		Delaware Bay ~~Uncle Jim , Big Blue a few years ago~~~ Added by wgpjim

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