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Bluefish Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Narragansett

Block Island 6 HR

NEW Guided by David
38 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,100
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Westport

Ocean Charter (1/2 To 5 Miles Out)

NEW Guided by Jason
31 ft 1 - 12 People From $600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Wanchese

Half Day Nearshore (Mid Day)

100% (2) Guided by Mark
53 ft 1 - 12 People From $775
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Gulf Breeze

6 Hour Awesome Inshore Fishing Trip

100% (1) Guided by David
19 ft 1 - 3 People From $689
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Offshore Fishing - 24ft Sea Pro

100% (2) Managed by Zack
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,600
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Melbourne Beach

Pompano Surf Fishing Special

NEW Guided by Matt
1 - 6 People From $400
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Everything to Know About Booking a bluefish fishing charter

What are the best bluefish fishing charters?

The best bluefish fishing charters are:

What is a Bluefish?

Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) are fierce killing machines that are often called marine piranhas. These aggressive brutes will swim in large schools attacking almost anything smaller than them in feeding frenzies called the “bluefish blitz.”

As the name suggests, they have a blue-green and grayish coloring that fades to white on their bellies. With a row of knife-like teeth and a broad forked tail, they are dangerous looking creatures that should be treated with caution to avoid injury.

How big do Bluefish get?

Bluefish reach reproductive age in two years, at which point they’ll range from 15 to 20 inches, which is the size that is most often caught. They can grow up to 31 pounds and 39 inches during their 12-year life span. There are rumors of the “Gator Blues” which are supposedly offshore sea monsters, reaching over 50 inches long, and up to 30 pounds.

What's the biggest Bluefish ever caught?

The stories of bluefish over 50 pounds caught on the West Coast of Africa can be found throughout history and even as recent as the 2000s. However, despite the consistent rumors, they never quite made it to the record books. The current world record is held by James M Hussey, who caught a 31 pound, 12 ounce bluefish off the beach at Hatteras, North Carolina on January 30th, 1972.

Where is the best place to catch Bluefish?

Bluefish can be found worldwide in tropical and subtropical pelagic waters. They tend to be found in schools above the continental shelf, near surf beaches, or rock headlands in eastern North America, Africa, the Mediterranean and Black Seas, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

When should I catch Bluefish?

They are migratory fish, so the best time to catch them also depends on location. On the East Coast of the United States, bluefish spend their winters in Florida but leave in April. They then head north and can be found near Massachusetts by June and will head south again in October. Similarly, in Europe, they spawn in the Black Sea in the spring and summer, then migrate south towards the Mediterranean coast of Turkey for the fall and winter months.

One of the only places they stay stagnant is the Gulf of Mexico, where they can be found throughout the year but tend to be smaller. In South Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australia, bluefish are known to have a much shorter migration making them more accessible almost year round.

How do you catch Bluefish?

Bluefish will take a bite out of just about anything they can fit their teeth around. Natural bait tends to work best in calm waters. Larger pieces of bait, or even a whole small fish like mullet, mackerel, or anchovies will work. For rough seas, lures like spoons, plugs, jigs, poppers, flies, or feathers are a sure bet.

They can be caught by casting from the beach or pier, but if you’re on a boat chumming the water and then trolling or jigging is better. Be sure to use a tough wire leader to prevent them from cutting the line with their sharp teeth, and again, handle with care once landed.

Are Bluefish good to eat? What are the best Bluefish recipes?

Bluefish are good table fare especially the smaller ones or “snapper blues.” This is true only when fresh because they have high fat content that causes them to mush when frozen. The most common preparations are typically poached, baked, or fried.

One of the fan favorite recipes for fried snapper blues is with a beer batter. Once you’ve filleted your bluefish into serving sized pieces, you can cover them in a batter mixture of flour, eggs, beer, baking powder, salt, and lemon powder. After deep frying, leftover batter and oil can be used for oysters to serve with.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Really excellent time with Carlo! He knows the spots to catch fish and tailors the trip to what you want it to be. Great boat and all the help fishing you want. Highly recommended and I'm already planning another trip with him.

    James R. | June 11, 2025

    Trip: Besting Charleston's Beasts

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time! The weather didn't cooperate but only for a little bit. Captain Mike was very personable and took excellent care of us!

    Andrea L. | June 11, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hour Inshore/Near 1-5pm

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time! Jake was very fun and was great with our group of 6 which included my grandsons that are 9 & 12. Highly recommend and will fish with him again when we make it back to FL!

    Susan E. | June 11, 2025

    Trip: Bay Charter - 23' Skeeter

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip. He helped us catch a lot of fish! Will definitely be doing it again!

    Noah H. | June 10, 2025

    Trip: Spring & Summer Fishing Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Frank did an excellent job putting us on the fish. We caught 26 fish and 8 keepers in 4 hours. Frank grew up in Wildwood, fishing and knows the back bays 💯

    Doug M. | June 8, 2025

    Trip: Stone Harbor Inshore/Nearshore

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