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.

Showing 2 of 10 regulations for South Carolina

SC_ATLANTIC

South Carolina — State waters (0–3 nm) · SCDNR

Currently OPENOpen year-round

No state regulation.

SC blackfin: no state regulation.

FEDERAL

Federal Atlantic (3–200 nm) — SAFMC

Currently OPENOpen year-round

Federal: no federal bag limit, no minimum size. FL state rules apply (2/angler OR 10/vessel, whichever is greater).