![]() ![]() Very large blues can be caught at inshore lumps and wreck or reef sites, often well above the 10-pound class. If you want to catch bigger bluefish, the ocean is the place to try. In years of very low salinity, blues may be uncommon north of the Bay Bridge. When salinity drops in areas of the Bay, bluefish are likely to leave and look for saltier waters. Bodies of water with higher salinities have a higher likelihood of containing bluefish. Popular Places to Fish for Bluefishīlues are found throughout the Bay but when setting out on to the next bluefish adventure, keeping in mind the salinity levels and water temperature of places that you frequent. This makes the use of wire leaders a must.įor more information about bluefish fishing techniques, check out our article 5 Tactics to Catch More Bluefish. Once again, the critical factor is to make sure the bluefish can’t bite you hook off. Spoons are a good option when trolling, since the toothy blues can't bite through them.Ĭhumming for bluefish with ground menhaden can also be very effective. Surgical hose eels can also be effective on blues at times, and since most quality versions are rigged with wire securing the hook inside, won’t get bitten off. When trolling anglers often favor metal spoons that are at least four inches long, to prevent bite-offs. The most important thing to keep in mind when fishing for these fish is to use wire leaders and/or a rigid lure they can’t chop through with their sharp teeth. Bluefish can be caught using a variety of fishing techniques, with the most popular forms being casting and trolling. Soft, plastic imitation baits (that are the “bite-proof” variety)Ītlantic coastal fishermen will often catch bluefish on accident when targeting different fish.Try out some of these lures when fishing for blues: Best Baits for Bluefishīluefish are not super picky when it comes to choosing their bait, but here are a few great contenders: Virginia’s record holder, Gayle Cozzens, tops the rest of these entries in 1986 she caught a 25-pound four-ounce fish from Bluefish Rock. In Delaware, Luis Mispireta caught a 24-pound 13-ounce bluefish to set the record in 2015. The Maryland Atlantic Division record is currently held by Lillian Morris, reeling in a 23-pound five-ounce fish from Assateague Island in 1974. Here are the size and creel regulations for bluefish: If one manages to bite you, it will do some damage. Still, anglers should take extra precaution when handling these fish regardless of size, due to their impressive biting power and aggression. ![]() Bluefish found in the Chesapeake waterways, on the other hand, are rarely anywhere near that large. Members of the Pomatomidae family, some bluefish can grow to 40 inches in length and reach weights upwards of 30 pounds. Greenish-blue color, silver sides and white underbelly.Bluefish IdentificationĪnglers can identify bluefish from the following characteristics: These fish enjoy hunting for sport, too, where they will kill their prey and not eat them. Bluefish like to travel with like-sized fish and at feeding time, mature bluefish will be seen near the surface attacking schools of bait fish. Not only have bluefish become a popular catch among recreational anglers, but they also are caught by commercial fishermen and sold to seafood markets. "Snapper" blues like this are a great target for Bay anglers. May through October, however, is prime time on the Chesapeake Bay and along the Mid-Atlantic coast for anglers to catch these incredible fighting fish. These fish are migratory creatures that like to travel to places where it is fairly warm. ![]() Bluefish are most commonly spotted in the Atlantic Ocean and situated along the Gulf of Mexico. Not only do bluefish appear in the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, but they can also be found in all of the world’s oceans. ![]()
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