Species guide
How to catch Blackfin tuna
Thunnus atlanticus
saltwatergame fishScombridae
Blackfin tuna is a fast-swimming predator found in warm Atlantic waters. It shows a streamlined body ideal for quick hunting near the surface and at moderate depths. This species is popular among anglers for its agility and fight.
Where they live
Inhabits saltwater areas of the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. Found from the surface down to 50 meters deep, favoring tropical and subtropical regions.
Typical size
Up to about 108 cm
What they eat
- small surface fishes
- deepsea fishes
Best baits
- small fish chunks
- live baitfish
Best lures
- metal jigs
- small trolling plugs
- fast-moving spoons
How to fish for them
- trolling
- chumming
- casting near surface
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