Fishing For

Bonnethead

4.0

(68)

842 Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Bonnethead. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

2.6 ft

Maximum Length

4.9 ft

Maximum Weight

23.7 lbs

Depth Range

32.8 - 262.5 ft

Temperature Range

-

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Bonnethead

Hillsborough County, Florida

Gulf of America (Tampa-Boca Grande)

Manatee County, Florida

North Atlantic Ocean ( Brevard County )

Brevard County, Florida

Gulf of America (Caladesi Island-Crystal Bay)

28.504545, -82.862401

Gulf of America (Cape Coral-Chevelier Bay)

Collier County, Florida

Gulf of America (West Bay)

29.279426, -94.714339

North Atlantic Ocean (US/FL Keys)

24.872342, -81.164892

Gulf of America (SW Channel-Chambers Island)

Pasco County, Florida

Top Baits For Catching Bonnethead

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Shrimp

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(287)

93 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp

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(186)

40 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Black Striped Mullet

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(89)

20 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

4.0

(105)

16 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water White Shrimp

4.0

(64)

16 Catches

Natural Baits by Crabs Salt Water Blue Crabs

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(43)

15 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Squid

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(86)

12 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Prawns

4.0

(112)

10 Catches

Recently Caught Bonnethead

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Species Bonnethead

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Species Bonnethead

Weight 6 lb 5 oz

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Weight 8 lb 3 oz

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Two nice bonnet heads caught on sand fleas

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