Saltwater
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
Hebrew name: טונה צהובת סנפיר
- Peak season
- Summer and Fall
- Length range
- 60–240 cm
- Weight range
- 5–180 kg
- Typical depth
- 1–250 m
Habitat
Warm offshore waters near current edges, seamounts, and floating structure. Pelagic, typically 50–250m deep.
Behavior
Powerful, fast-swimming schooling predator. Feeds on squid, flying fish, and baitfish. Fights with incredible endurance.
Best techniques
- Trolling with skirted lures
- Chunking with butterfish
- Popping and stickbaits
- Live bait on kite
