Bluefin tuna
Thunnus thynnus
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
- Typical depth
- Typical size
- commonly up to 78 inches; largest tuna species Offshore waters Feed on fishes, squid and occasionally crustaceans
- Catch minimum
- National record
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Recorded profile
- habitat summary
- Offshore waters
- diet
- Not recorded
- preferred bait
- Not recorded
- preferred lures
- Not recorded
- techniques
- Not recorded
- peak months
- Not recorded
States with a source record
Source evidence by state
- Florida — Bluefin Tuna · enriched: myfwc.com · catchafloridamemory.com · myfwc.com
- Texas — Bluefin Tuna · seed: tpwd.texas.gov · tpwd.texas.gov
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.