Albacore Tuna in Basque Coast
Thunnus alalunga
Spain & France — Bay of Biscay
Albacore Tuna in Basque Coast, Spain & France — Bay of Biscay: peak season Jul-Sep. Typical marks: rocky shore, surf beach, harbour wall.
Season in Basque Coast
- Peak
- Jul-Sep
- Good
- Jun, Oct
- Possible
- May, Nov
Bait & technique
- Recommended bait
- Sandeel (whole/strip), Mackerel Strip, Squid/Cuttle Strip
- Top techniques
- Trolling, Sabiki under lights
About this coast
- Typical marks
- rocky shore, surf beach, harbour wall, tidal race
- Tidal character
- Macrotidal (large tidal range)
- Water character
- Warm-temperate waters (17–22 °C summer peak)
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