Saltwater
Skipjack Tuna
Katsuwonus pelamis
Hebrew name: טונה מפוספסת
- Peak season
- Summer through autumn
- Length range
- 30–110 cm
- Weight range
- 1–22 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–260 m
Habitat
Open pelagic waters in tropical and subtropical seas worldwide. Most common tuna species globally.
Behavior
Fast schooling pelagic. Dense baitballs at the surface; runs hard on light tackle, often spotted by feeding birds.
Best techniques
- Trolling small skirts and feathers
- Casting metal jigs into bird-feeding schools
- Live bait drifted near current edges
- Light spinning with surface lures
