Bonito State Records
The record bonito on 10 state lists, heaviest first. States list these under their own names (Atlantic Bonito, Pacific Bonito and Bonito); each is shown as its state names it. Bonito fishing tournaments
| State | Species | Record | Year | Water | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Atlantic BonitoAlso listed as Bonito | 27 lb | 1969 | Gulf of Mexico | tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| California | Pacific Bonito | 21 lb 5 oz | 2003 | 181 Spot | wildlife.ca.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Atlantic BonitoAlso listed as Bonito | 13 lb 8 oz | 2002 | NB Dike | mass.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| New Jersey | Atlantic BonitoAlso listed as Bonito | 13 lb 8 oz | 1945 | Off Sandy Hook | dep.nj.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| New York | Atlantic BonitoAlso listed as Bonito | 13.45 lb | 2020 | Not listed | dec.ny.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Rhode Island | Atlantic BonitoAlso listed as Bonito | 13 lb | 1995 | Westerly | dem.ri.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Connecticut | Atlantic BonitoAlso listed as Bonito | 11 lbs 8 oz | 2017 | Ocean Beach | portal.ct.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Florida | Bonito | 9 lb 9 oz | 2025 | Stuart | catchafloridamemory.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| South Carolina | Atlantic BonitoAlso listed as Bonito | 7 lb 11 oz | 1993 | Little River | dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Alabama | Atlantic BonitoAlso listed as Bonito | 5 lb 5 oz | 1994 | Not listed | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
Weights are shown as each list gives them, with units spelled out. A state can hold several records here (different species, strains or fresh and salt water lists); each is listed. Record holders' names are on the linked lists.