Flying fish

[Wood Spinner]

The last time I was down I saw a lot of flying fish. I don't remember seeing them in the past. Are they common or is this something new?

 

[moore_rb]

extremely common farther offshore when water temps are above 75 degrees.

They seem to be coming in closer this year, probably due to the warmer water conditions.

 

[GV Jack]

extremely common farther offshore when water temps are above 75 degrees.

They seem to be coming in closer this year, probably due to the warmer water conditions.

Yep. I saw bunches when we were down at the end of September. The water had to be warm because it was hot, humid miserable then.

 

[Red Drum]

I saw a Flying Fish about a month ago at San Clemente Island, get spooked out of the water by a Seal, and as it was cruising over a kelp forest, a Pelican flew down and ate the Flying Fish in mid-flight...that was friggin' awesome to see, wish I had gotten it on video.

 

[azfish]

I see fish fly after a few drinks.