Average Size: 5LBS
Due to a variety of factors, Bonefish here grow faster and bigger than other Caribbean fisheries. Most Bonefish in St. Croix range from 4 - 8LBS. The largest Bonefish caught on St. Croix is estimated to be around 12lbs
TOP SPEED: 40MPH
Clocking in at a blistering 40mph, Bonefish are the Torpedo’s of the Flats. Coming in as the 7th Fastest Fish in the World, there’s a reason they are one of the most sought after gamefish in the world!
School Size: 1 - 12
Due to their advanced size, Bonefish here tend to school and feed in smaller groups of 2-10 individuals. Occasionally larger schools of 20-30 fish can be found crushing bait or cruising beaches
Crucian Bonefish By The Numbers:
St. Croix Bonefish Diet
Bonefish are the ULTIMATE Skinny Water Bottom-Feeders known for shoveling their noses through sand, mud, and grass in search of Shrimp, Crabs, and Worms. Or at least that’s what they’re supposed to do. But here on St. Croix something unique has occurred. Our Bonefish have adapted from a crustacean based diet to one that is much more akin to a Tarpon or Snook diet. Large schools of Anchovies, Sardines, and Herring are frequent visitors to the shallow coastlines of St. Croix setting up an ecosystem revolved around Baitfish. In short, what the Bonefish on St. Croix are doing is quite remarkable and we take full advantage of it! From throwing Streamers and Swimbaits to free-lining live bait we have cracked the code for how to catch Trophy-Sized Bonefish in one of the most unique Bonefisheries in the World!
BONEFISH GALLERY
