Bigeye Tuna
Thunnus obesus
FR Thon obèse · ES Atún patudo · PT Atum patudo
Also known as: Bigeye TunnyAhiPatudoAtum PatudoAtún patudoThon obèseAtum patudo
PelagicBoat
GamefishDeepwater
Score
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Prime time
Low light and after dark; deep daytime bite
Depth
20–300m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–SepGood May–Oct
Depth range
20–300mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Findr bio
Night shift offshore specialist. Deep jigs or livebaits — go big or go home...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Deep waterOpen seaShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsArtificial baitsSpinners
Diet
Small fishSquidCrabShrimp
Effective techniques
TrollingJiggingDrifting
Gear
Best times
DawnDuskNight
Deep-dive tuna with huge eyes — night-vision chic.
Field notes
Where to find them
Offshore canyons, seamounts and deep drop-offs
Where they hang out
Well offshore, from surface to well below thermocline
Prime time
Low light and after dark; deep daytime bite
Tide game
Low; thermal layers matter more than tide
What they're into
Deep-diving lures, weighted baits and jigs
Temperature vibe
Tolerates cooler deep water, 15–26°C range
Fave weather
Moderate seas workable; extended fights need stable conditions
Fun fact about me
Deep-dive tuna with huge eyes — night-vision chic.
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
Vulnerable