Skipjack tuna in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Katsuwonus pelamis
Overview
Offshore waters
Typical size
Up to 43 inches offshore waters feed on fishes and invertebrates
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
- Bait
- Small baits in trolling spread
Florida fishing record
- Weight
- 33 lb 8 oz
- Location
- Islamorada
- Date
- Jul 21, 1998
- Angler
- Frank digiovanni
- Type
- Florida state record
Record catch notes
33.5 lb; by frank digiovanni; on 07/21/1998; at islamorada
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Season notes
Intentional year round display: FL saltwater game species without a narrower FWC peak calendar; not an invented peak.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
Offshore waters
How to catch
Troll small offerings & use as bait when needed
Bait
Small baits in trolling spread
Lures
Feathers and small skirts
Videos
- Skipjack catch clean and no cook! In the Florida KEYS! · Open original
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Sources
- Myfwc.com (2 pages)
- Catchafloridamemory.com
- Floridasportsman.com
Fishing videos from local voices
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.