Essay About Tuna

Where to Catch Tuna in Florida

The Best places to fish for Tuna in Florida

Tuna is by far one of the larger of the saltwater fishes which are in Florida’s waters. As such, anglers have sought these big catches. Yet, if you are not familiar with Tuna fishing or if you have fished in other waters, finding the ideal spot to make your catch may be a bit elusive. And while there is not a X marks the spot location to fish, there are a few areas which are more populated. If you are seeking to meet your daily bag limit, here is what you should know.

Know the Type of tuna

While we like to put Tuna into a single category, it is simply not the truth about the fish. There are several different species of tuna and each has their own quirks about where they like to reside. The tuna fish in Florida are little tunny , skipjack tuna (sometimes referred to as bonito), blackfin, and Yellowfin tuna. The tuna which is all but invisible in the Florida waters are the albacore, the bigeye tuna, and the giant bluefin tuna.

You can also find Little Tuna in the keys, especially around Key West. As the little tuna prefers the warmer water, those who wish to fish for the tuna but do not wish to go to the keys can find little tunny on the gulf.

While the Gulf may have the largest probability of gaining a catch, you can find tuna along the entire coast of Florida. The most populated fish would be the blackfin. Again, these fish can be found throughout the coast, both the Atlantic and the Gulf.

Tuna is migratory. This means that you will find an abundance in the Bahamas in the mid-summer months, but may find that the tuna navigates to the northern part of the Gulf of Mexico later in the year. Always keep in mind that the tuna will be more prominent in warm water