Pacific Bonito
Sarda chiliensis
Pacific Bonito are fast-swimming pelagic fish related to tunas and mackerels. They have distinctive dark stripes on their backs and are prized for their fighting ability and excellent table fare.
Pacific Bonito at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sarda chiliensis
- Typical size
- 18-30 inches, 3-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Pacific Bonito inhabit coastal waters of the eastern Pacific from Alaska to Chile, typically found in schools near the surface. Anglers target them by trolling small lures or live bait, or casting to feeding schools near kelp beds and seamounts. They are commonly caught from boats in 50-200 feet of water.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a pacific 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™ worksPacific Bonito questions people ask
Pacific Bonito is Sarda chiliensis.
A typical pacific bonito runs 18-30 inches, 3-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every pacific bonito you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Pacific Bonito inhabit coastal waters of the eastern Pacific from Alaska to Chile, typically found in schools near the surface. Anglers target them by trolling small lures or live bait, or casting to feeding schools near kelp beds and seamounts. They are commonly caught from boats in 50-200 feet of water. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
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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