Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
FR Thon jaune · ES Rabil · PT Albacora · IT Tonno pinna gialla · DE Gelbflossenthun
Also known as: AhiAlbacoraRabilRabilThon jauneGelbflossenthunTonno pinna giallaAlbacora
PelagicBoat
Gamefish
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round in range; daytime troll windows
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–SepGood Apr–Nov
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Findr bio
Daylight offshore powerhouse year-round. Livebaits, poppers, or jigs — show me what you've got...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Current edgeOpen seaShallow waterWeedlineWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsArtificial baitsSpinnersSoft plastics
Diet
Small fishSquidCrabShrimpJuvenile fish
Effective techniques
TrollingJiggingDrifting
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDusk
Can heat my red muscles for bursts — built-in turbo.
Field notes
Where to find them
Offshore temperature breaks, rigs, banks, weedlines worldwide
Where they hang out
Offshore, surface to mid-water
Prime time
Year-round in range; daytime troll windows
Tide game
Low; current edges and temp breaks matter most
What they're into
Trolled lures and baits at varied depths
Temperature vibe
Prefers 20–29°C
Fave weather
Calm-to-moderate seas best for spread control
Fun fact about me
Can heat my red muscles for bursts — built-in turbo.
Dinner material?
10/10Excellent eating
Play by the rules
Bag/size limits common; check regional tuna rulesNOAA Fisheries / ICCAT-aligned national agencies
Looking after them
Near Threatened
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