|
Species |
Peak
Months |
Activity Range |
Comments |
| Blue Marlin |
Jun-Sep |
Mar-Nov |
The Atlantic Ocean's premier
gamefish. Many are caught each year in excess of 700 pounds. |
| White Marlin |
Jul-Oct |
Mar-Nov |
These acrobatic marlin are
caught frequently off our coast with multiple hookups
occurring often. |
| Sailfish |
May-Oct |
Mar-Nov |
This spectacular billfish is
highly prized as a mount. Mounts can be obtained without
killing the fish. |
| Yellowfin Tuna |
Sep-May |
Year-Round |
These hard fighters are
excellent table fare and are a year-round resident of our
waters. |
| Dolphin |
Jun-Sep |
Mar-Nov |
One of the most beautiful of
all gamefish and delicious with a firm, white, flaky meat.
|
| Wahoo |
Jun-Sep |
Mar-Nov |
These speedy gamefish grow
to great sizes off our coast and are excellent when grilled.
|
| King Mackerel |
Sep-Apr |
Year-Round |
The largest member of the
mackerel family can reach weights of 60 pounds or more.
Delicious when grilled or broiled. |
| Big Bluefish |
Oct-Dec
and
Mar-May |
Feb-Jun
and
Sep-Dec |
These large fish are hard
fighters and many reach 20 pounds. Delicious when smoked.
|
| Blue Fin Tuna
|
Dec-Mar |
Aug-April |
Giant tuna weighing 300 -
600 lb. A delicacy in Japan. The meat may sell for $100 per
lb. for sushi. |
| Cobia |
Jun-Aug |
Apr-May
and
Sep-Oct |
All around one mean fish but
worth the fight. The meat is often compared to crabmeat |
