Tuna

The most common species of Tuna caught off Florida’s waters are Blackfin and Yellowfin. These fish are known for their backbreaking fights, and are commonly caught throughout the Bahamas, and Caribbean as well as Florida.

Yellowfin: Off the Coast Port Canaveral, Yellowfins are targeted from 60 to 100 miles offshore. Trolling lures at speeds reaching 15 knots, multiple hook-ups are common. Large packs of birds are a tell-tale sign the tuna are working schools of baitfish and finding these birds is the key to finding Yellowfin tuna.

Blackfin: Blackfin Tuna can be caught much closer to shore with fishermen only needing to go 20 or 30 miles. These fish are also caught trolling; however, a better method off the East Coast of Florida is chumming around shrimp boats that are anchored. The unwanted by-catch from these shrimpers often ignites a feeding frenzy of Tuna and Bonita.

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