Flying Fish Charters

Commonly Caught Fish in Bonaire

Bonaire blue marlin fishing charter — Blue marlin *(Makaira nigricans)*

Bonaire White marlin fishing — White marlin *(Kajikia albidus)*

Bonaire yellowfin tuna fishing charter — Yellowfin tuna *(Thunnus albacares)*

Bonaire sailfish charter fishing — Atlantic sailfish *(Istiophorus albicans)*

ocean triggerfish canthdermis sufflamen — Ocean triggerfish *(Canthidermis sufflamen)*

Bonaire snapper fishing charter — Silk snapper *(Lutjanus vivanus)*

Bonaire fishing charters snapper — Blackfin Snapper *(Lutjanus buccanella)*

Queen snapper Bonaire fishing charters — Queen snapper *(Etelis oculatus)*

Bonaire deep dropping charter fishing — Vermillion snapper *(Rhomboplites aurorubens)*

Bonaire fishing charters mutton snapper — Mutton snapper *(Lutjanus analis)*

Bonaire fishing charters almaco jack — Almaco jack *(Seriola rivoliana)*

Bonaire fishing charters greater amberjack — Greater amberjack *(Seriola dumerili)*

Bonaire fishing charters dorado mahi mahi — Mahi mahi *(Coryphaena hippurus)*

Bonaire barracuda fishing charters — Great barracuda (Syphraena barracuda)

Bonaire blackfin tuna fishing charters — Blackfin tuna *(Thunnus atlanticus)*

About Flying Fish Charters

Common Game Fish in Bonaire

Bonaire offers the chance to target a strong range of game fish, which is one of the reasons fishing here is so appealing for travelers planning time on the water. Species like wahoo, tuna, marlin, sailfish, and mahi are part of what makes the island exciting for anyone who wants a more memorable charter experience

Reef and Bottom Species

Not every fishing trip in Bonaire is centered on large pelagic species. The island also offers excellent opportunities to target reef and bottom fish, giving guests a different and equally rewarding side of the fishing experience.

Common reef and bottom species caught around Bonaire include yellowtail snapper, bar jack, parrotfish, grunts, queen triggerfish, and several types of grouper, including tiger and yellowfin. In deeper water, bottom fishing can produce species like silk snapper, queen snapper, and almaco jack, while the shallower reef zones are home to fish such as squirrelfish, surgeonfish, and wrasses.

Likely Catches on a Bonaire Fishing Trip

What you are most likely to catch on a Bonaire fishing trip depends on the time of year, weather, water conditions, and the style of fishing planned for that day. Some trips may focus more on offshore and pelagic species, while others may include reef or bottom fishing opportunities depending on conditions and guest preferences.

Depending on the trip, anglers may have the chance to target species such as mahi mahi, tuna, wahoo, marlin, sailfish, snapper, grouper, and other reef fish. No two days on the water are exactly the same, which is part of what makes fishing in Bonaire such a rewarding experience.

If you have a specific species in mind, it is always a good idea to ask ahead of time. The crew can help you understand what may be running, what is realistic for the season, and what type of trip may be the best fit for your goals.

Fishing Methods by Species

Different species in Bonaire are usually targeted with different fishing methods, which is why the right trip style often depends on what you hope to catch. Pelagic species such as marlin, sailfish, wahoo, mahi mahi, and tuna are more naturally connected to offshore trolling and other deep sea or sport fishing approaches, while reef and bottom species are typically better suited to bottom fishing around structure and deeper drop areas.

Bottom fishing is a strong fit for guests interested in species like snapper, grouper, triggerfish, jacks, and other reef fish commonly found around Bonaire. For anglers hoping to target tuna, night fishing may also be an option depending on the season, conditions, and the type of trip being planned. Fly fishing is more specialized and is best discussed in advance for guests who are specifically interested in that style of fishing.

Some trips may also use techniques like jigging depending on the target species and the conditions that day. Because no two trips are exactly the same, fishing methods can be adjusted based on what is biting and what you would most like to pursue.