Bluefish
Pomatomus saltatrix
FR Tassergal · ES Anjova · PT Enchova · IT Serra
Also known as: TailorSkipjackAnjovaTassergalAnjovaTassergalSerraEnchova
PelagicShoreBoat
Gamefish
Score
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Prime time
Blitz windows any time bait is pushed up; dawn/dusk
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–AugGood May–Sep
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Spinning90%
Trolling80%
Preferred seabed
SandMixed
Findr bio
Aggressive pack hunter with sharp teeth - explosive topwater action!
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Open seaPier harborRocky shoreSandy beachWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSpinnersSurface luresSoft plastics
Diet
AnchovySmall fishMackerelSquidCrab
Effective techniques
SpinningSurfcastingTrolling
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDuskMid flood
I hit bait schools in a blitz so vicious it churns the sea like a washing machine.
Field notes
Where to find them
Atlantic beaches, rips, bars, inlets
Where they hang out
Surf zone to nearshore, 0–10 m
Prime time
Blitz windows any time bait is pushed up; dawn/dusk
Tide game
Moderate; moving water concentrates bait and bluefish
What they're into
Fast lures, plugs, cut bait; eats baitfish aggressively
Temperature vibe
Prefers 18–24°C, moves inshore as water warms
Fave weather
Birds and surface activity are the best weather sign
Fun fact about me
Local legend with habits the old boys swear they can predict by the moon.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Bag/size limits common on Atlantic coast — check locallyState fisheries agency / ASMFC (US Atlantic)
Looking after them
Least Concern
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