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Bigeye tuna

Thunnus obesus

Family
Scombridae
Max Length
250 cm
Max Weight
210 kg
IUCN Status
VU
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
28

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Mackerel

    Excellent choice for deep trolling.

  • Live Squid

    Effective when drifted or slow-trolled.

  • Live Saury

    Very popular in some regions.

  • Live Blue Runners

    Hardy bait, good for trolling.

  • Pilchards

    Chumming can attract tuna to pilchards.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Hydro MagnumTrolling Lure

    Runs deep, attracts big tuna.

    Buy
  • Williamson Sailfish CatcherTrolling Lure

    Classic trolling lure, various colors.

    Buy
  • Nomad DTX Minnow 200Trolling Lure

    Dives deep, great swimming action.

    Buy
  • Shimano Butterfly JigJig

    Effective for vertical jigging.

    Buy
  • Halco Laser Pro 190Trolling Lure

    Good for high-speed trolling.

    Buy

Techniques

When trolling, vary your speed and distance behind the boat to find what the tuna are responding to.

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Where to Find Bigeye tuna

Canarias, Spain4 spotsNew York, United States2 spotsNew Jersey, United States2 spotsKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa1 spotsNew South Wales, Australia1 spotsNorth Carolina, United States1 spotsAsturias / Asturies, Spain1 spotsFrance métropolitaine, France1 spotsMichigan, United States1 spotsBocas del Toro, Panama1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Bigeye tuna?+

Popular baits for Bigeye tuna include Live Mackerel, Live Squid, Live Saury, Live Blue Runners, Pilchards. Tip: When trolling, vary your speed and distance behind the boat to find what the tuna are responding to.

Where can I catch Bigeye tuna?+

Bigeye tuna can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Canarias, Spain; New York, United States; New Jersey, United States. WikiCatch lists 28 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Bigeye tuna get?+

Bigeye tuna (Thunnus obesus) can reach up to 250 cm in length and 210 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is VU.

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