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Albacore

Thunnus alalunga

Family
Scombridae
Max Length
140 cm
Max Weight
60.3 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
41

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Anchovies

    Effective when trolled or drifted.

  • Sardines

    Chumming can improve success.

  • Squid

    Use whole or cut squid.

  • Mackerel

    Tough bait, good for trolling fast.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Hydro MagnumTrolling Lure

    Durable, dives deep quickly.

    Buy
  • Nomad DTX Minnow 200Trolling Lure

    Excellent tracking, even at high speed.

    Buy
  • Shimano Butterfly JigJig

    Effective for deep water jigging.

    Buy
  • Halco Laser Pro 190Trolling Lure

    Versatile trolling lure.

    Buy
  • Williamson Benthos Speed JigJig

    Fast sinking for deep water.

    Buy

Techniques

When trolling, vary your speed and distance from the boat to find what the Albacore are hitting best on that day.

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Where to Find Albacore

Oregon, United States4 spotsMassachusetts, United States3 spotsAuckland, New Zealand1 spotsPuntarenas, Costa Rica1 spotsFlorida, United States1 spotsChatham Islands, New Zealand1 spotsTasmania, Australia1 spotsKalimantan Utara, Indonesia1 spotsNorthern Cape, South Africa1 spotsMichigan, United States1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Albacore?+

Popular baits for Albacore include Anchovies, Sardines, Squid, Mackerel, Yo-Zuri Hydro Magnum. Tip: When trolling, vary your speed and distance from the boat to find what the Albacore are hitting best on that day.

Where can I catch Albacore?+

Albacore can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Oregon, United States; Massachusetts, United States; Auckland, New Zealand. WikiCatch lists 41 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Albacore get?+

Albacore (Thunnus alalunga) can reach up to 139.9999976158142 cm in length and 60.3 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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