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Bonefish
Bonefish (locally called “macabi”), which thrives in Ascension Bay, is among the world’s best game fish. It is highly sought after by the anglers. It weighs 3 to 5 kg on average and offers good eating and large catches.
Bonefish is likely the strongest and fastest-running saltwater game fish. Ascension Bay bonefish is smaller on average than Bahamas, Florida Keys or Seychelles bonefish. But since gillnetting was banned in Ascension Bay, the bonefish population is increasing in size and numbers. Many 2- to 3.5-kg fish have been caught in the Ascension Bay. In addition, “trophy” sizes (heavier than 3.5 kg) are captured here at least once a year by the anglers.
SEASONS TO FISH:
Bonefish are numerous all year round, but in May, June and July, the anglers can catch the largest ones.
The ultimate prize catch for saltwater anglers is permit, a game fish. Permit is to flats anglers what Atlantic salmon is to fresh water angler
Bonefish (locally called “macabi”), which thrives in Ascension Bay, is among the world’s best game fish. It is highly sought after by anglers.
Anglers visiting Ascension Bay prize these large coastal game fish. Tarpon can reach nearly 91 kg in weight and nearly 2.5 meters in length. Tarpon is an elusive fish, residing in tricky-to-access hidden “lakes” in the far reaches of Ascension Bay.
Ascension Bay boasts one of the world’s most diverse varieties of game fish for the light-tackle saltwater angler. Anglers will find that they can catch all kinds of different species on the fly. Jacks, snook, barracuda, shark, needlefish, dorado, triggerfish, and snapper are all waiting for the intrepid angler.
What gear, tackles, flies and rods are needed to do the big catch.