Tuna
EpicSaltwater
A relentless open-ocean predator built for sustained speed, often found feeding under diving birds or breaking bait schools. Expect long, powerful runs that call for heavy drag and steady pressure, not a quick fight.
Profile
- Fight: 10/10
- Trophy: 9/10
- Wariness: 5/10
- Abundance: 3/10
- Aggression: 8/10
- Table: 9/10
- Typical weight
- 22.0–88.2 lbs (10.0–40.0 kg)
- Record
- 881.8 lbs (400.0 kg)
Season
- Jan: 15%
- Feb: 15%
- Mar: 20%
- Apr: 35%
- May: 55%
- Jun: 70%
- Jul: 80%
- Aug: 80%
- Sep: 65%
- Oct: 40%
- Nov: 20%
- Dec: 15%
Seasonality shown is typical for temperate North America — your local waters may vary.
Time of day
- 12 AM: 8%
- 1 AM: 6%
- 2 AM: 5%
- 3 AM: 5%
- 4 AM: 6%
- 5 AM: 15%
- 6 AM: 35%
- 7 AM: 55%
- 8 AM: 70%
- 9 AM: 80%
- 10 AM: 85%
- 11 AM: 85%
- 12 PM: 80%
- 1 PM: 78%
- 2 PM: 80%
- 3 PM: 82%
- 4 PM: 78%
- 5 PM: 65%
- 6 PM: 45%
- 7 PM: 25%
- 8 PM: 15%
- 9 PM: 12%
- 10 PM: 10%
- 11 PM: 9%
Conditions
Temp64–77°F (18–25°C)
Depth16–131 ft (5–40 m)
PressureAny
LightBright
Lures
Tips
- Trolling lures or bait at speed is the most common way to locate feeding tuna.
- Use heavy tackle rated for long, powerful runs in open water.
- Look for diving birds and surface activity — signs of tuna feeding on baitfish.
Live bite index for your spot
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