Species guide
How to catch Yellowfin tuna
Thunnus albacares
The Yellowfin tuna is a powerful, fast-swimming predator found in warm ocean waters. Known for its striking yellow fins and streamlined body, it is prized by anglers for its strength and size. These tunas hunt both day and night, feeding primarily on squid and other seafood.
Where they live
Yellowfin tuna live in warm, open ocean waters, usually within the upper 250 meters. They are common in the Atlantic and prefer areas with well-oxygenated water near the surface, often forming schools when young.
Typical size
Up to about 239 cm
What they eat
- squid
- small fish
- cephalopods
Best baits
- fresh squid
- small fish pieces
- live baitfish
Best lures
- trolling lures
- metal spoons
- poppers
How to fish for them
- trolling
- live bait fishing
- casting with lures
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