pelagic

Yellowfin Tuna

Thunnus albacares

Anomaly-driven. Warm-core eddies spinning off the Gulf Stream are the play.

Preferred water temp68–84°F

Preferred depth150–800 ft

Peak monthsMay, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Holds onGulf Stream edges, eddies, deep canyon walls

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 FL Gulf

STATE

All Florida — State + Federal

Permit requiredPermit required

Bag limit: 3 / angler / day
Minimum: 27″ CFL (curved fork)

Requires NOAA HMS Angling permit. 3/person/day. 27" CFL minimum.

STATE

FL Gulf — State waters (0–9 nm)

Currently OPENOpen year-round

Bag limit: 3 / angler / day
Minimum: 27″ CFL (curved fork)

HMS permit required.

FL Gulf yellowfin: 3/day, 27" CFL.