pelagic
Blackfin Tuna
Thunnus atlanticus
Stacks on thermocline structure. Look for bird shows on bait.
Preferred water temp70–80°F
Preferred depth80–400 ft
Peak monthsMar, Apr, May, Jun
Holds onhumps, thermoclines, bait schools
In our regions
Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBig Bend — GulfBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & AndrosBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas Gulf
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 27, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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