Saltwater
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus thynnus
Hebrew name: טונה כחולת סנפיר אטלנטית
- Peak season
- Summer and Fall
- Length range
- 80–400 cm
- Weight range
- 10–680 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–500 m
Minimum size: 70 cm
Measured from the tip of the mouth to the tip of the tail, fish lying flat. Release anything shorter at once.
- Per Fisheries Regulations, 1937, First Addendum, January 7, 2025
Habitat
Cold and temperate offshore waters. Migrates vast distances across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Behavior
The largest tuna species — can exceed 500 kg. Incredibly powerful swimmer and fighter; feeds on herring and mackerel.
Best techniques
- Trolling with cedar plugs
- Chunking with herring
- Live bait on stand-up tackle
- Kite fishing
