Fishing for Ballyhoo halfbeak

Hemiramphus brasiliensis

The Ballyhoo halfbeak is a slender, elongated fish known for its distinctive beak-like lower jaw. Typically reaching 12-16 inches in length and weighing around 1-2 pounds, it inhabits warm coastal waters. This surface-dwelling species feeds on small fish and plankton. Ballyhoo halfbeaks are agile swimmers, often leaping above water to escape predators. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

Common depth

? - 16 ft

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Ballyhoo halfbeak

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Ballyhoo halfbeak.

Fishbrain

Stop guessing and start catching

Find out what lures to use, download the Fishbrain app!

Recently caught Ballyhoo halfbeak

recently logged catches

Ballyhoo halfbeak

Okaloosa County Pier

12 in · 1 lb

recently logged catches

Ballyhoo halfbeak

Broward County Coast

length · weight

recently logged catches

Ballyhoo halfbeak

9 in · 2 oz

recently logged catches

Ballyhoo halfbeak

length · weight

recently logged catches

Ballyhoo halfbeak

Tahapuke Bay

length · weight

recently logged catches

Ballyhoo halfbeak

length · weight

recently logged catches

Ballyhoo halfbeak

length · weight

recently logged catches

Ballyhoo halfbeak

Kailua Bay

11 in · 8 oz

recently logged catches

Ballyhoo halfbeak

Biscayne Bay

length · weight

recently logged catches

Ballyhoo halfbeak

Long Creek

length · weight

Fishbrain

More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Scan the QR code to download the app!

App Section

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available