Species guide
How to catch Frigate tuna
Auxis thazard
#1231
#1231SaltwaterGame FishSaltwaterAtlanticIndian Ocean
The frigate tuna is a fast and agile saltwater fish known for its streamlined body and shoaling behavior. It preys on small fish, squids, and crustaceans near the ocean surface. Popular among anglers as a game fish, it can grow up to 65 cm in length.
Where they live
Found in warm saltwater regions of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, frigate tuna frequent epipelagic zones up to 50 meters deep, often near coastal areas as larvae.
Typical size
Up to about 65 cm
What they eat
- small fishes
- clupeids
- squids
- small crustaceans
- anchovies
- flyingfish
Best baits
- small fish strips
- squid pieces
- shrimp
Best lures
- small metal jigs
- trolling spoons
- minnow-type lures
How to fish for them
- trolling
- casting small lures
- drift fishing
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