Skipjack Tuna fishing
The skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) have a strong body with black stripes on the side. The largest skipjack tuna can reach up to 100 cm (40 inch) and weigh up to 10 kg (22 lb). They feed on small fish, squid and crustaceans.
Skipjack are mainly caught trolling lures. This pelagic fish can be found in the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Ocean.
This pelagic fish is often used as (live) bait for marlin fishing.
Other Fish Species similar to Skipjack Tuna
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The Albacore (Thunnus alalunga) has large eyes and long pectoral fins. This is why this species is also known as longfin tuna. The largest Albacore can reach up to 140 cm (4.6ft) and weigh up to 40 kg (90lb).
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Bigeye Tuna (Thunnus obesus) belong to the tuna family just like Bluefin Tuna, Albacore or Yellowfin Tuna. They can grow up to 200kg (450lb) and over 2 meters long. These pelagic fish are found in temperate and tropical waters (off shore) and are targetted mainly trolling.
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The Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) is a pelagic fish that can grow up to 500kg (1000lb). The biggest Bluefin Tuna ever caught was 780kg (1496lb). These great fighters can be caught trolling, jigging, casting or drifting; mainly off-shore.
MORE INFO >Bluefin Tuna
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Wahoo (Acanthocybium solandri), also known as Ono (meaning “delicious” in Hawaiian), are found in many subtropical and tropical waters. They’re identifiable by their blue-green upper body which shifts into silver towards their belly. They also have blue vertical striping along their sides. These predators are torpedo-shaped and have long and largemouths with teeth.
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Yellowfin tuna grow fast, up to 400 pounds (180kg) in about a 7-year lifespan, and they range in length from 59 inches to 88 inches long. They’re known for their torpedo shape, with a pointed nose and a sickle-shaped tail, and have dark blue backs with yellow sides (thus their name) with a silver underside.
MORE INFO >Yellowfin Tuna
Best Skipjack Tuna Fishing Charters
Boca Raton Fishing Charters
Calheta, Madeira (PT)
Moorea Evasion - Kokopu Nui
Moorea, Moorea (PF)
Fortuna
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic ()
Sherlock II
Bávaro Beach, Punta Cana ()
Pescado Aventuras - Bertram 38
Puerto Aventuras, Riviera Maya (MX)