Fish Id: A Guide To East Coast Fishes

Bluefin TunaBluefin Tuna 

Thunnus thynnus Blue overtones, not as colorful as the yellowfin. Shorter pectoral fins, ending well before second dorsal fin. Also found in Gulf Stream area. 5-270lbs on average. Largest caught on a rod was 1120lbs. This picture isn't the greatest, the dorsal fin isn't shown.

See Also:
Tuna bait.

Tuna ID Guide Page

Important! See Tuna Regulations


Playlist: SBT Site Mix - Tuna Videos (Bleeding, Filleting)
Description: A set of fishing videos related to prepping tuna for consumption
  

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