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About South Florida Backcountry, Inshore & Flats Bonefishing

About  Bonefish Fishing

Bonefish are the “Grey Ghost“of the flats. They are the grey bullets you see streaking across the white sandy bottom just in front of you. Hopefully, your hook is impaled in one of their mouths. Your line comes tight, and 100 yards of line does warp speed across the flat within seconds that seem more like minutes. The whole time you are praying your line doesn’t come in contact with a sharp obstacle.  

Leading up to the catch can be equally heart pounding. Sight fishing for bonefish is the quintessential method of bonefish fishing that maximizes the thrill of catching this prized fish whether bait or fly fishing. The three main elements of bonefish fishing are; stalking, presentation and catching. As with any sight fishing, seeing the bonefish is considerably important for success. Making the proper presentation with your offering is the most difficult hurdle. If all goes well, catching this speedster will give your adrenaline time to return to normal levels before taking your picture.

Bonefish are located nearly everywhere in the tropics. South Florida is one the most popular bonefish destinations because of its proximity to a large metropolitan area. Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach provide easy access to flats fishing and fly fishing for bonefish in the Florida Keys chain of islands from Key Biscayne to Key West. Local residents and visitors from around the world enjoy flats fishing for bonefish in this pristine shallow water paradise. A 45 minute drive from Fort Lauderdale to Key Biscayne/Miami makes Key Biscayne the most convenient flats fishing in South Florida.

Bonefish can be caught year-round in the local waters of Key Biscayne and on the flats of Biscayne Bay around Stiltsville and into Biscayne National park. With a moderate winter and the proximity of the Gulf Stream, South Florida flats fishing for bonefish remains consistent all year. Fishing for bonefish in Miami is best in February through June and September through November when water temperatures are optimal.

Bonefish are generally caught using live shrimp. However, for those anglers desiring a greater challenge and are skilled at casting a fly rod, fly fishing for bonefish is remains high on the list. Keep in mind, Miami bonefish prefer the windiest days as they are best for concealing your presence.

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