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Bluefish Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea Fishing in Hampton Bays

3 Hour Inshore Special

NEW Guided by Brad
26 ft 1 - 6 People From $550
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore, Jetty in Destin

Spring & Summer Fishing Trips

95% (21) Guided by Jonathan
22 ft 1 - 12 People From $600
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore Fishing in Milford

5-hour Fishing Trip

NEW Guided by Ron
30 ft 1 - 6 People From $575
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Fort Walton Beach

Fun And Fish Combo

98% (119) Guided by Joey
22 ft 1 - 6 People From $680
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, River, Flats in Port Orange

3 Hour Kids And Beginners

100% (36) Guided by Billy
21 ft 1 - 4 People From $329
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Morehead City

Quick Trips Lots Of Action!

100% (4) Guided by Corbett
48 ft 1 - 12 People From $650
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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

  • ★★★★★
    A few buddies and I went out with Clint and Kyle this past Sat (Oct 18) and we had a fantastic day. We caught close to 100 Black Sea Bass and had about 30 keepers. Clint is an experienced captain and fisherman and knew exactly where to go. Kyle was super helpful and kept our lines active with bait. I would highly recommend these guys and will definitely fish with them again.

    David B. | October 19, 2025

    Trip: Cape May Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time, and caught fish. My brother and nephew caught 2 nice peacocks and a couple of snake heads

    Nathan I. | October 19, 2025

    Trip: Peacock Bass: Fly Or Spin

  • ★★★★★
    Despite not catching anything big enough to keep, Jason made efforts to change locations and lures to give us the best chances. He expertly navigated pop-up storms and kept spirits high with a curated playlist. Even though we lost the "big one" as it snapped an 80-lb test line while darting under the boat, we had a great time and would fish with him again. The inclusion of a toilet on the boat, though small, was invaluable for our party of 4.

    Peter S. | October 16, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great charter with Matt. Clearly knowledgeable of the local waterways. Very personable and easy to talk with. Comfortable boat. Would highly highly recommend chartering with Matt.

    Chris C. | October 13, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing On Our New Boat!

  • ★★★★★
    Me and my wife had fun good time all around!

    Brandon C. | September 25, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing Daytona Beach

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