Little Tunny
Euthynnus alletteratus
FR Pélamide · ES Bacoreta · PT Merma · IT Alletterato · DE Thonine
Also known as: TunnySerra-falsaBacoretaPélamideThonineAlletteratoMerma
PelagicShoreBoat
Gamefish
Score
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Prime time
First light and late afternoon; active whenever bait showers on the surface.
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak SepGood Jul–Oct
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Spinning90%
Trolling85%
Findr bio
First light and late afternoon — I'm there when bait showers. Shower me with fancy metals...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Deep waterOpen seaPier harborRocky shoreSandy beachShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsFlyArtificial baitsSoft plastics
Diet
Small fishAnchovyHerringSquidShrimp
Effective techniques
TrollingSpinningJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDuskMid flood
True tuna blood, not baitfish — I fight like fury on light tackle, then usually get released uneaten.
Field notes
Where to find them
Mediterranean, Atlantic Iberia
Where they hang out
Headlands, harbour mouths and nearshore rips from shore; offshore feeding lanes by boat.
Prime time
First light and late afternoon; active whenever bait showers on the surface.
Tide game
Low–moderate; current lines help concentrate baitfish.
What they're into
Fast metals, casting jigs, stickbaits
Temperature vibe
Loves warm water; pushes south/deeper when it cools.
Fave weather
Settled conditions show surface feeds; wind pushes action into current seams.
Fun fact about me
Pelagic speedster — fishermen’s folklore says follow the birds and you’ll find me.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Pay attention to tuna/large pelagic regulations; some areas require release or logbooks.Spain MAPA/CCAA; Italy MIPAAF; Portugal DGRM.
Looking after them
Least Concern
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