Species guide
How to catch Skipjack tuna
Katsuwonus pelamis
Skipjack tuna is a fast, schooling predator found in warm ocean waters worldwide. It is prized by anglers for its strong fight and is often targeted in sport fishing. These tuna typically stay near the surface and gather at oceanic fronts and upwelling zones.
Where they live
Skipjack tuna inhabit surface waters of tropical and subtropical oceans, favoring temperatures between 20°C and 30°C. They are commonly found near convergence zones, ocean fronts, and upwellings in the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
Typical size
Most run 40–110 cm
What they eat
- small squids
- cephalopods
- small fish like sardines
- round herrings
- juvenile Carangidae
- juvenile Balistidae
Best baits
- small fish chunks
- squid strips
- live sardines
Best lures
- trolling plugs
- feather jigs
- metal spoons
How to fish for them
- trolling
- live bait fishing
- casting near surface schools
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