Fishing for Pacific bonito

Sarda lineolata

The Pacific bonito is a streamlined, fast-swimming fish with a torpedo-shaped body and distinctive dark stripes. Typically reaching 24-30 inches and weighing 10-15 pounds, it inhabits the warm coastal waters of the Pacific Ocean. A voracious predator, it feeds on smaller fish and squid. Known for its schooling behavior, it often travels in large, dynamic groups. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Pacific bonito

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Pacific bonito

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San Diego County Coast

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San Diego County Coast

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