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Bluefish

Pomatomus saltatrix

Montauk surf, Peconic Bay

Bluefish (Pomatomus saltatrix) — Pomatomus saltatrix · Photo: Conway Hawn (CC BY 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Toothy, aggressive schooling fish that chop through bait on the surface. A classic East End surfcasting target.

Best months

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Best time of day: Dawn, dusk
How to see: Surfcast or charter.
Operator: Open boats
Cost: $75-120
Age: All ages
Accessibility: Partial
Responsible viewing: Follow NY size/bag limits.
Weather / sea state: Any fair weather.

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