Average Size
20-80 lbs
World Record
427 lbs
Best Season
Summer and Early Fall
Water Type
Saltwater
About Yellowfin Tuna
The yellowfin tuna is one of the ocean's most powerful and sought-after game fish. These torpedo-shaped predators are built for speed and endurance, capable of sustained high-speed runs that can strip hundreds of yards of line in seconds. Yellowfin tuna tournaments are major events along the Gulf Coast and Atlantic seaboard, with fish regularly exceeding 100 pounds. Their firm, sushi-grade meat makes them equally prized at the dinner table.
Habitat & Environment
Warm, deep ocean waters (65-80°F). Found near offshore structure, oil rigs, floating debris, and temperature breaks. Often associated with dolphins and whale sharks.
World Record
427 lbs (Guy Yocom, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, 2012)
Did You Know?
Yellowfin tuna can swim at speeds up to 47 mph and can dive to depths of over 3,000 feet. Their body temperature can be up to 15°F warmer than the surrounding water.
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