Skipjack Tuna
Katsuwonus pelamis
FR Bonite skipjack · ES Listao · PT Atum-listado
Also known as: Oceanic BonitoStriped TunaListadoBonite à Ventre RayéListaoBonite skipjackAtum-listado
PelagicBoat
Gamefish
Score
—
Prime time
Daytime; sudden surface feeds under birds
Depth
15–200m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–SepGood Apr–Oct
Depth range
15–200mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Findr bio
Early morning surface blitz year-round. Small metals or feathers — fast retrieves only...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Current edgeOpen seaShallow waterWeedline
Recommended baits
Fish baitsArtificial baitsSpinners
Diet
Small fishAnchovySardineSquidKrill
Effective techniques
TrollingSpinning
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDusk
Global, fast, and everywhere — the world’s tuna workhorse.
Field notes
Where to find them
Warm offshore waters worldwide
Where they hang out
Offshore, surface layer
Prime time
Daytime; sudden surface feeds under birds
Tide game
Low; surface activity is the key signal
What they're into
Small metals, feathers, trolled lures
Temperature vibe
Prefers 20–30°C
Fave weather
Calm-to-moderate seas best for spotting feeds
Fun fact about me
Global, fast, and everywhere — the world’s tuna workhorse.
Dinner material?
6/10Edible, nothing special
Play by the rules
Bag/size limits common; check regional tuna rulesNOAA Fisheries / ICCAT-aligned national agencies
Looking after them
Least Concern