Frigate tuna fishing

Frigate tuna or frigate mackerel (Auxis thazard) is a smaller tuna species and can be caught in the tropical oceans and the Mediterranean Sea. They are normally caught trolling small lures and feathers.

They feed on small fish, squids, planktonic crustaceans. Frigate tuna can grow up to 65 cm (26 in) and weigh up to 2 kg (5lb).

Frigate tuna are preyed upon by larger fishes, including other tunas, marlin and shark. Many captains use frigate tuna as bait to catch these larger predators.

Top Frigate tuna Fishing destinations

Indian Ocean, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Mediterranean Sea.

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Best Frigate tuna Fishing Charters

Estoypez

Castelldefels, Spain

30,18 ft 30,18 ft 7
From $679
Deposit non-refundable

Juanjos

Valencia

42,65 ft 42,65 ft 8
From $978
Deposit non-refundable

Athenea

Santa Pola

20,00 ft 20,00 ft 4
From $489
Deposit non-refundable

Fish Tour Extreme

Deltebre Riumar, Deltebre

24,61 ft 24,61 ft 5
From $244
Deposit non-refundable

Grand Monarca

Fuengirola

39,37 ft 39,37 ft 10
From $489
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

Boston Whaler Outrage

Palamós,

24,61 ft 24,61 ft 5
From $325
Deposit non-refundable

Lavandou Sport Fishing

Le Lavandou, French Riviera

21,33 ft 21,33 ft 4
From $543
Deposit non-refundable

Blondie

Blanes, Costa Brava

26,90 ft 26,90 ft 4
From $707
FREE Cancellation 30 days notice

Monarca

Fuengirola

20,67 ft 20,67 ft 5
From $92
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice