Top Blue Bobo Fishing Countries

The Blue Bobo, also known as the Blue Runner (Caranx crysos), is a fast-swimming pelagic fish found in subtropical and tropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, including the Mediterranean Sea and the western Atlantic from Nova Scotia to Brazil. Recognized for its metallic blue-green coloration and streamlined body, the Blue Bobo is valued both as a food fish and as live bait in commercial and recreational fisheries. The top countries harvesting Blue Bobo include the United States (particularly in the Gulf of Mexico and southeastern Atlantic coast), Brazil, and several Mediterranean nations such as Spain and Italy. These countries have established commercial and artisanal fisheries targeting Blue Bobo for local consumption and export, utilizing various methods such as purse seining, trawling, and hook-and-line fishing. The species plays an important role in local economies and coastal communities, contributing to the diversity and sustainability of the fishing industry in these regions.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.