SeaAjBest months
January–December
Where
- Open sea
- Deep water
Best time
- Dawn
- Daytime
Usual size
45–100 cm
General guidance for the Mediterranean and the nearby Atlantic; local seasons can differ.
How to catch it
Methods
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Spinning (lures)
Baits
- Fish strips
- Live fish
Lures
- Metal jigs
- Spoons
- Surface lures
The angler's tip
Oceanic schooling tuna found offshore, often under birds: troll small lures or cast metal jigs into a school from a boat. Keep it cold; it spoils fast.
Legal minimum size
We have no verified rule for your country yet. Check your local fisheries authority before keeping any fish.
About this fish
The skipjack tuna is a perciform fish in the tuna family, Scombridae, and is the only member of the genus Katsuwonus. It is a cosmopolitan pelagic fish found in tropical and warm-temperate waters. Skipjack tuna can grow up to 1.1 m in length, and is a very important species for fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to catch skipjack tuna?
The best months are January–December. Best time of the day: Dawn, Daytime.
What bait or lure works for skipjack tuna?
Fish strips, Live fish · Metal jigs, Spoons, Surface lures · Trolling, Jigging, Spinning (lures).
Related species
These are estimates, not guarantees. Always look at the sea yourself before going out, do not go alone and wear a life jacket.