Fishing For

Bonnethead

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(83)

925 Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Bonnethead. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

2.6 ft

Maximum Length

4.9 ft

Maximum Weight

23.7 lbs

Depth Range

32.8 - 262.5 ft

Temperature Range

-

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Bonnethead

Hillsborough County, Florida

Gulf of America (Tampa-Boca Grande)

Manatee County, Florida

Gulf of America (Cape Coral-Chevelier Bay)

Collier County, Florida

Gulf of America (Caladesi Island-Crystal Bay)

28.504545, -82.862401

North Atlantic Ocean ( Brevard County )

Brevard County, Florida

North Atlantic Ocean (US/FL Keys)

24.872342, -81.164892

Gulf of America (West Bay)

29.279426, -94.714339

Gulf of America (SW Channel-Chambers Island)

Pasco County, Florida

Top Baits For Catching Bonnethead

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Shrimp

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(332)

99 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp

4.0

(219)

43 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Black Striped Mullet

4.0

(103)

20 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

4.0

(133)

17 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water White Shrimp

4.0

(69)

16 Catches

Natural Baits by Crabs Salt Water Blue Crabs

4.0

(45)

15 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Squid

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(116)

14 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Atlantic Longfin Squid

4.0

(114)

11 Catches

Recently Caught Bonnethead

Preston W

2 weeks ago

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Harrison County, Mississippi

Species Bonnethead

3 likes • 1 comment

Ivy Fancett

1 week ago

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Seneca County, New York

Species Bonnethead

9 likes

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Ignacio Modena

8 weeks ago

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Saint Johns County, Florida

Species Bonnethead

7 likes

William Corder

8 weeks ago

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Beaufort County, South Carolina

Species Bonnethead

7 likes

Josh Webster

9 weeks ago

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Saint Johns County, Florida

Bonnethead of surf!!!🦈

Species Bonnethead

Weight 2 lb 2 oz

Gear 1

5 likes

Wilkins Martinez

2026-05-27

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Hillsborough County, Florida

Species Bonnethead

9 likes • 4 comments

Justin Kellogg

2026-05-21

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Species Bonnethead

13 likes • 9 comments

Cecil Offield

2026-05-26

•

San Diego County, California

Small baby shark.

Species Bonnethead

9 likes • 3 comments

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