Average Size: 5 Pounds
What St. Croix lacks in sheer Quantity as an island ecosystem, it makes up for in Quality. Most Bonefish caught here are between 3lbs - 10lbs
The largest Bonefish ever caught on St. Croix is estimated to be between
12-14lbs
Top Speed: 40mph
The Bonefish is considered by many as fishing's Ultimate Speedster. Clocking in at a blistering 40mph, Bonefish are the 7th Fastest Fish in the Ocean. Bonefish are most famous for the First Run, and unstoppable, drag screaming moment capable of spoiling 100yds in seconds
School Size: 1 - 12
While we do occasionally run into large schools of Bonefish cruising the shallows, most days we'll find them feeding in pairs or in smaller Wolfpack's of 3-10 individuals. Larger 7 - 10LB Bonefish, tend to hunt solo or in groups of 2-5 individuals
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 the Bonefish are a little different. While they have their favorite Tailing flats, Crucian Bonefish have adapted their hunting abilities to target another common food source here: baitfish. Large schools of Anchovies, Sardines, and Herring are frequent visitors to the shallow coastlines of St. Croix and the Bonefish have learned how to attack the baitballs with impressive success. It's why St. Croix is one of the world's most unique Bonefishing destinations ad why the average fish here is 5lbs
BONEFISH GALLERY
