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Atlantic sailfish

Istiophorus albicans

Family
Istiophoridae
Max Length
315 cm
Max Weight
58.1 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
24

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Ballyhoo

    Rig with a chin weight for proper presentation.

  • Spanish Mackerel

    Troll slowly to keep bait lively.

  • Goggle Eyes

    Excellent bait, use a stinger hook setup.

  • Blue Runners

    Very hardy and readily available bait.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri BonitaTrolling Lure

    Fast trolling lure, creates lots of splash.

    Buy
  • Williamson Sailfish CatcherSkirted Lure

    Classic lure, effective with ballyhoo.

    Buy
  • Rapala X-Rap Magnum 20Trolling Plug

    Dives deep, use with planers or downriggers.

    Buy
  • C&H Lures Sea WitchSkirted Lure

    Versatile lure, many color combinations.

    Buy
  • Braid MarauderTrolling Lure

    Popular choice for high speed trolling

    Buy

Techniques

Use a circle hook when fishing with live bait to increase hook-up ratios and promote catch-and-release success with sailfish.

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Where to Find Atlantic sailfish

Florida, United States5 spotsLimón, Costa Rica3 spotsPuntarenas, Costa Rica3 spotsTexas, United States1 spotsTabasco, Mexico1 spotsCampeche, Mexico1 spotsGuantánamo, Cuba1 spotsPinar del Río, Cuba1 spotsNorth Carolina, United States1 spotsPuerto Rico, Puerto Rico1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Atlantic sailfish?+

Popular baits for Atlantic sailfish include Ballyhoo, Spanish Mackerel, Goggle Eyes, Blue Runners, Yo-Zuri Bonita. Tip: Use a circle hook when fishing with live bait to increase hook-up ratios and promote catch-and-release success with sailfish.

Where can I catch Atlantic sailfish?+

Atlantic sailfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Florida, United States; Limón, Costa Rica; Puntarenas, Costa Rica. WikiCatch lists 24 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Atlantic sailfish get?+

Atlantic sailfish (Istiophorus albicans) can reach up to 315.00000953674316 cm in length and 58.1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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