state record evidence
Source context: Florida
- Record type
- florida state
- Record weight lb
- 45.5
- Record location
- Key West
- Record date
- 05/04/1996
- Record angler
- Sam J. Burnett
- Record catch text
- 45.5 lb; by Sam J. Burnett; on 05/04/1996; at Key West
Blackfin tuna
Thunnus atlanticus
A state link is a recorded source association, not a catch guarantee or confirmation that targeting is legal. Check current regulations with the responsible state agency.
- Peak months
- Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
- Typical depth
- Typical size
- commonly up to 28 inches Coastal to offshore waters Feed on small fishes, invertebrates and plankton.
- Catch minimum
- National record
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Biology, seasons and size reflect the canonical source record, which may contain Florida context. They are not state-specific guidance for every linked state. Missing fields remain unfilled.
Overview
- Habitat summary
- Coastal to offshore waters
- Diet
- Feed on small fishes, invertebrates and plankton.
- Water type
- saltwater
When to fish
- Peak months
- Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
- Good months
- Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
- Seasonality
- FWC Where-to-Fish best times (regional): late summer, early winter; August-September; Late summer–early winter; Late summer; Late summer-early winter
- Bite time of day
- when schools show mid-water on sonar or in chum
Where to fish
- Habitat summary
- Coastal to offshore waters
- Habitat zone
- both
- Fishing zone
- both
How to catch
- Techniques
- live-chum wrecks/bars; vertical jig below school; flatline live baits
Bait & lures
- Preferred bait
- live pilchards with chum; cut chunks
- Preferred lures
- vertical jigs through the school; small trolling skirts
Size
- Typical size
- commonly up to 28 inches Coastal to offshore waters Feed on small fishes, invertebrates and plankton.
Records
Recorded catches retain their source scope; state and world catches are not national records.
Related states & places
Place links are planning context, not proof of local species presence. Florida city links marked local context follow existing directory relationships, not catch reports.
Florida fishing guide
Texas fishing guide
Source-linked directories
Real local listings currently cover Florida only. Boat-ramp, charter and creator links below follow existing Florida species relationships. Bait-shop links are city context only, not species-targeting evidence.
Boat ramps — Florida
Selected examples from 501 source-linked directory records.
- Sebastian Inlet State Park - Bayside Marina Canoe Launch
- Fisherman's Landing Park Paddlecraft Beach
- Riverview Park Paddlecraft Launch
- City of Cocoa Beach Country Club Kayak Launch
- Kelly Park East - Paddlecraft Launch
- Thousand Islands - Ramp Road Park - Kayak Launch
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Pattillo Creek Paddlecraft Access Points
- Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Radar Tower Paddlecraft Access Point
Browse the Florida boat ramps directory
Charter captains — Florida
Selected examples from 10 source-linked directory records.
- Florida Fishing Charters
- Magic Fingers Fishing Charters
- Florida Keys Fishin'/Two Starfish LLC
- Catching A Dream Charters llc
- fishandhuntflorida.com
- Explorerfishingcharters
- Finatic Sportfishing
- Boynton Beach Fishing Charters
Browse the Florida charter captains directory
Bait shops — Florida
Selected examples from 375 source-linked city-context records.
- Cathey's Hardware And Tackle
- Mexico Beach Marina
- ANGLERS TACKLE
- Academy Sports + Outdoors
- B J's Marine Services
- Brooks Bait & Tackle LLC
- Buster's Beer & Bait
- Half Hitch-Panama City Beach
Browse the Florida bait shops directory
Fishing creators — Florida
Selected examples from 32 source-linked directory records.
Related species
Navigation links share a recorded scientific genus or a source state and water-type grouping. This is not a claim of identical habitat or legal targeting.
Source evidence by state
Florida
- common name local
- Blackfin Tuna
- scientific name local
- Thunnus atlanticus
- water type local
- saltwater
- enrichment status
- enriched
- geo regions fl
- Panhandle · Southwest · Keys · Central East
- range precision
- statewide
- record catch text
- 45.5 lb; by Sam J. Burnett; on 05/04/1996; at Key West
Texas
- common name local
- Blackfin Tuna
- scientific name local
- Thunnus atlanticus
- water type local
- saltwater
- enrichment status
- seed
Legacy Florida source profiles
LoveToFish is a national fishing guide. Fish species coverage spans all 50 states. Ramp, charter, bait shop, and creator directories currently cover Florida. Verify current local regulations with the responsible agency.