bonefish
noun
bone·fish
ˈbōn-ˌfish 
1
: a slender silvery small-scaled fish (Albula vulpes) that is a notable sport and food fish of warm seas
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The remote archipelago of 300 islands boasts exceptional fishing opportunities in turquoise waters and near coral reefs, including fly-fishing for bonefish and permit.
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Claire Volkman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
On the shallow flats, bonefish, sharks, permits and tarpon can be targeted and over the grass flats and basins around the islands sea trout, redfish, pompano, Spanish mackerel, barracudas and jacks are available.
—Alan Sherman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Best Restaurants Bimini Seafood Company & Conch Bar Located in the Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina, this restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a marina setting overlooking the island’s famous bonefish flats.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024
From bonefish flats to deep lakes to jungle river loaded with exotic species, the Clouser will make the play.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2024
Phil was a legendary bonefish guide, and Captain Phil and Mel’s was one of the more popular outfits on all of Grand Bahama.
—Matthew Monagan, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2023
Small lemon sharks can be especially plaguing to flats fishermen chasing bonefish, permit, and tarpon in extremely shallow water.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 26 July 2023
Whether you’re just getting started catching stripers from the surf or looking for the most advanced fly reels for that bonefish trip of a lifetime, there’s sure to be something that fits your needs.
—Jerry Audet, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
The current research followed a 2018 study conducted on bonefish in the Florida Keys.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 4 Apr. 2023
Claire Volkman, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2024
On the shallow flats, bonefish, sharks, permits and tarpon can be targeted and over the grass flats and basins around the islands sea trout, redfish, pompano, Spanish mackerel, barracudas and jacks are available.
—Alan Sherman, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Best Restaurants Bimini Seafood Company & Conch Bar Located in the Bimini Big Game Club Resort & Marina, this restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a marina setting overlooking the island’s famous bonefish flats.
—Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2024
From bonefish flats to deep lakes to jungle river loaded with exotic species, the Clouser will make the play.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 Jan. 2024
Phil was a legendary bonefish guide, and Captain Phil and Mel’s was one of the more popular outfits on all of Grand Bahama.
—Matthew Monagan, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2023
Small lemon sharks can be especially plaguing to flats fishermen chasing bonefish, permit, and tarpon in extremely shallow water.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 26 July 2023
Whether you’re just getting started catching stripers from the surf or looking for the most advanced fly reels for that bonefish trip of a lifetime, there’s sure to be something that fits your needs.
—Jerry Audet, Field & Stream, 19 July 2023
The current research followed a 2018 study conducted on bonefish in the Florida Keys.
—Matthew Every, Field & Stream, 4 Apr. 2023
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