Bullet Tuna

The record

Bullet Tuna at a glance

Scientific name: Auxis rochei
Typical size: 12-16 inches, 1-3 lbs
Water: Saltwater
Habitat: Offshore
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Uncommon

Where it lives

Habitat

Found in warm offshore waters, often in large schools near the surface. Anglers target them with small jigs, spoons, and live bait while trolling or casting to feeding schools. They are commonly caught while fishing for other pelagic species.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a bullet tuna through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.

How the Fishdex™ works

Questions

Bullet Tuna questions people ask

What is the scientific name for bullet tuna?

Bullet Tuna is Auxis rochei.

How big does a bullet tuna get?

A typical bullet tuna runs 12-16 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every bullet tuna you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do bullet tuna live?

Found in warm offshore waters, often in large schools near the surface. Anglers target them with small jigs, spoons, and live bait while trolling or casting to feeding schools. They are commonly caught while fishing for other pelagic species. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.

Is bullet tuna in the Cobia Fishdex?

Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.

Offshore