Saltwater
Albacore Tuna
Thunnus alalunga
Hebrew name: טונה אלבקור
- Peak season
- Summer and early Fall
- Length range
- 50–130 cm
- Weight range
- 2–40 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–600 m
Habitat
Temperate offshore waters near current edges and temperature breaks. Schools at the surface in warm months.
Behavior
Schooling pelagic feeder that chases anchovies and squid. Long pectoral fins distinguish it from other tuna.
Best techniques
- Trolling with feathers and jigs
- Chumming with anchovies
- Live bait fishing
- Casting metals into surface schools
