Bluefish Fishing

Pomatomus Saltatrix

15-51 inch
3.1-15 lb

Bluefish typically migrate during the late summer and fall months. They travel south along the Atlantic Coast from New England to Florida. During their migration, they can be found in nearshore waters, estuaries, and even in the surf zone.

Lures & Baits

plugs
jigs
squids

Fishing Tips

Water type: salt
Hook type: Bait Holder hook, J-hook, Jighead, Circle hook, Worm hook
Hook size: 2/0 - 6/0

How to Catch Bluefish

drift fishing
jigging
top water fishing
still fishing
trolling
surf casting

Where to Catch Bluefish

United States

Alabama
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mississippi
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Texas
United States Virgin Islands
Virginia

Best Fishing Spots for Bluefish

Montauk Point
Cape May
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel (CBBT)
Manasquan Inlet
New York Harbor
Fort Pierce Inlet
Nantucket Harbor
Jupiter Inlet
Folly Beach
Charleston Harbor
Sarasota Bay
The Pass In Orange Beach
Cape Cod Bay
Barnegat Inlet
Atlantic Ocean (Virginia and North Carolina) and Chesapeake Bay
Raritan Bay
Buzzzards Bay

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