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Bluefish Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Morehead City

Half-Day Inshore Fishing Trip

100% (1) Guided by Scotty
28 ft 1 - 8 People From $550
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Gulf Shores

2 Hour Trip

100% (1) Guided by Reid
27 ft 1 - 12 People From $350
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Destin

Destin Rod-Bender

100% (10) Guided by Joshua
25 ft 1 - 6 People From $800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Port Jefferson

Light Tackle

NEW Guided by Rick
23 ft 1 - 3 People From $500
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, River in Point Pleasant Beach

2/3 Hour Trip – After Work Soak

100% (2) Guided by Michael
23 ft 1 - 4 People From $250
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore, Jetty Fishing in Harkers Island

Nearshore Fly Fishing

100% (5) Guided by Joe
23 ft 1 - 6 People From $500
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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

  • ★★★★★
    Capt. Chuck was awesome! We had a slight delay for some boat maintenance, but he handled it quickly and still got us out there and on fish. This trip was for my fiancé’s birthday, and all he wanted was to catch a tautog—and he did!! 🎣 Huge win and such a great moment. The seas had some big swells, but honestly it just added to the adventure. Between the sunshine, great friends, and steady action, it turned into an incredible day on the water. First mate Dave was absolutely on it the whole time—hooks baited, lines managed, always right there when you needed him. Super professional and made the whole experience smooth and fun. Couldn’t have asked for a better trip—we’ll definitely be back!

    Rebecca C. | April 25, 2026

    Trip: Virginia Beach Inshore/Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great day of fishing with Calvin.

    Eric H. | April 13, 2026

    Trip: Stuart Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    David is great. Wonderful time.

    Todd B. | April 10, 2026

    Trip: Bay Fishing Trips

  • ★★★★★
    Had an awesome time out on the water with this charter! Captain Jake was professional, laid-back, and made the whole trip a great experience from start to finish. He knew exactly where to go and kept us on fish the whole time. We ended up landing a big flounder, some solid sheepshead, and a nice spotted trout—couldn’t ask for a better mix! Highly recommend booking with them if you’re looking for a great day on the water. We’ll definitely be back! -Mateo

    Mateo O. | April 5, 2026

    Trip: Bay Charter - 25' Skeeter

  • ★★★★★
    Jeremy was very nice . He has a lot knowledge of the areas . My Dad is almost 80yrs old and catching Snook has always been on his bucket list. Jeremy helped him check that one off.

    Jason A. | March 23, 2026

    Trip: Stuart Inshore Trip

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