Atlantic Bonito
Sarda sarda
Also called bonito, bone-eater
A fast-swimming pelagic fish in the mackerel family known for its distinctive dark stripes along its back and sides. Atlantic Bonito are prized by anglers for their speed, fighting ability, and excellent table fare.
Atlantic Bonito at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sarda sarda
- Typical size
- 16-28 inches
- IGFA world record
- 18 lbs 4 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Nearshore to offshore waters. Fast schooling predator. Excellent live bait for larger species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a atlantic bonito through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksAtlantic Bonito questions people ask
Atlantic Bonito is Sarda sarda. Anglers also call it bonito, bone-eater.
A typical atlantic bonito runs 16-28 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 18 lbs 4 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every atlantic bonito you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Nearshore to offshore waters. Fast schooling predator. Excellent live bait for larger species. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record atlantic bonito weighed 18 lbs 4 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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