Yellowfin Tuna fishing

Yellowfin tuna are mostly caught trolling with artificial lures such as Rapala, Halco, trolling skirts, Skirted Ballyhoo Lures, cedar plugs, etc.

On top water, poppers such as Williamson Popper Pro and Yo-Zuri 3D Popper, surface jerkbait and crankbait jigs are a must in your tackle box.

Yellowfin tuna are great eating fish in moderation, due to their known higher levels of mercury. It’s a great low-calorie source of protein and has no carbs, fibre, or sugar. They are high in niacin as well, an essential B vitamin.

NOAA regulations for yellowfin tuna are three per person per day, with the minimum keeping size being 27 inches from tip to tail with the tail fork curved, not straightened out. In the Atlantic, you’re required to have an Atlantic highly migratory species angling permit.

In Australian waters, AFMA decides the amount that can be caught each year and is managed by a quota restricted by weight.

There is no minimum size in California state waters. Regulations vary by location, so make sure to stay up to date with the regulations in your area of fishing if you plan on fishing without a charter. 

We are always advocating for a catch and release style of fishing, this keeps it possible for the next generation to enjoy as much as us.