Bluefish

Legal status

Where is Bluefish caught?

Peak months by sea.

Bait and technique

Habitat

current-swept shore/open water

Fishing technique

spinning, trolling, bait fishing

Natural baits

horse mackerel, garfish, sardine

Lures

minnow, spoon, soft plastic

Tackle recipe

A setup to start from. Rod length, line diameter and drag are changed to suit the size of fish you are after and the current and bottom structure of the ground.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum size for Bluefish?

In recreational angling the minimum catch size for Bluefish is 18 cm. Fish below that length have to be returned to the water. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

When is Bluefish closed to fishing?

There is no closed season specific to Bluefish — the regulations set no time ban for this species. Area and gear rules still apply. The limit that applies all year is the minimum size: 18 cm. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

Which seas is Bluefish found in?

In our records Bluefish appears in these seas: Black Sea, Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, Adriatic — Albania, Ionian Sea — Albania, Bay of Vlorë — Albania, North Aegean & Thrace — Greece, Central & South Aegean — Greece, Ionian Sea — Greece, Crete & Libyan Sea — Greece, Güzelyurt Bay — Northern Cyprus, Kyrenia north coast — Northern Cyprus, Famagusta–İskele — Northern Cyprus, Karpas Peninsula — Northern Cyprus, Akamas–Paphos west coast — Southern Cyprus, Paphos–Limassol south coast — Southern Cyprus, Larnaca southeast coast — Southern Cyprus, Ayia Napa–Protaras — Southern Cyprus, Northeast Atlantic — United States, Mid-Atlantic — United States, South Atlantic — United States, Gulf of Mexico — United States, Ligurian Sea — Italy, Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy, Adriatic — Italy, Ionian Sea — Italy, Strait of Sicily — Italy, Sardinian Sea — Italy, Atlantic Ocean — Spain, Mediterranean — Spain, Cantabrian Sea — Spain, Balearic Sea — Spain, Alboran Sea — Spain, Gulf of Cádiz — Spain, Strait of Gibraltar — Spain.

In which months is Bluefish at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: Ionian Sea — Albania May–October; Adriatic — Albania May–October; Bay of Vlorë — Albania May–October; North Aegean & Thrace — Greece April, May, August, September, October, November; Central & South Aegean — Greece April, May, August, September, October, November; Ionian Sea — Greece April, May, August, September, October, November; Crete & Libyan Sea — Greece April–November; Sea of Marmara all year; Gulf of Mexico — United States April–October; Black Sea all year; South Atlantic — United States April–October; Mid-Atlantic — United States April–October; Aegean Sea all year; Northeast Atlantic — United States April–October; Mediterranean all year; Mediterranean — Spain May–October; Famagusta–İskele — Northern Cyprus June–September; Güzelyurt Bay — Northern Cyprus June–September; Kyrenia north coast — Northern Cyprus June–September; Karpas Peninsula — Northern Cyprus June–September; Paphos–Limassol south coast — Southern Cyprus June–September; Ayia Napa–Protaras — Southern Cyprus June–September; Akamas–Paphos west coast — Southern Cyprus June–September; Larnaca southeast coast — Southern Cyprus June–September; Ligurian Sea — Italy May–October; Sardinian Sea — Italy May–October; Tyrrhenian Sea — Italy May–October; Strait of Sicily — Italy May–October; Adriatic — Italy May–October; Ionian Sea — Italy May–October; Alboran Sea — Spain May–October; Strait of Gibraltar — Spain May–October; Gulf of Cádiz — Spain May–October; Cantabrian Sea — Spain April–September; Atlantic Ocean — Spain April–September; Balearic Sea — Spain May–October.

Which bait is Bluefish caught with?

Baits and lures on record: Atlantic horse mackerel, garfish, European sardine, European anchovy, shrimp, minnow, spoon, soft plastic, European sprat, mamun, sülünez, European squid.

Fishing grounds with this species

• 101 Bridge - Tidal River New Hampshire · Rockingham
• 11Th Street Pier - Sunrise Park North Florida · Volusia
• 14Th Ave Fishing Pier South Carolina · Horry
• 14Th Ave Recreational Park Pier And Boat Ramp New Jersey · Ocean
• -16 Adults Only Beach Antalya · Serik
• 17Th Causeway Bridge Florida · Broward
• 1812 Memorial Park (City Dock At Lewes Canal) Delaware · Sussex
• 1 Mart İskelesi Kocaeli · İzmit
• 1St Street Kill Devil Hills Public Access North Carolina · Dare
• 27Th Ave Park Florida · Volusia
• 2Nd Avenue Fishing Pier South Carolina · Horry
• 3Rd St Bulkhead Maryland · Worcester

The first 12 of 5781 fishing grounds are listed.

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