Fishing for Pacific bluefin tuna

Thunnus orientalis

The Pacific bluefin tuna is a large, streamlined fish known for its metallic blue body and silver belly. It primarily feeds on fish, squid, and crustaceans. Inhabiting the temperate waters of the Pacific Ocean, it can grow up to 78 inches in length and weigh over 1,000 pounds. This highly migratory species is known for its speed and endurance. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Near threatened

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Pacific bluefin tuna

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72 in · 246 lb

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Coronado islands

35 in · 20 lb

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length · weight

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length · weight

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Pacific bluefin tuna

length · weight

recently logged catches

Pacific bluefin tuna

length · weight

recently logged catches

Pacific bluefin tuna

length · weight

recently logged catches

Pacific bluefin tuna

Coronado islands

length · weight

recently logged catches

Pacific bluefin tuna

35 in · 42 lb

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