Fish Id: A Guide To East Coast Fishes

Yellowfin tuna 

Thunnus albacarus Light yellow torsal stripe, yellow fins. Long pectoral fins, end below beginning of 2nd dorsal fin. Go way, way offshore from NJ to find these beauties. Gulf Stream area. 20-120 lbs. Edible.

See Also:
Tuna bait.

Tuna ID Guide .pdf

Important! See Tuna Regulations
NMFS Permit Shop

Playlist: SBT Site Mix - Tuna Videos (Bleeding, Filleting)
Description: A set of fishing videos related to prepping tuna for consumption

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