Skipjack Tuna
Katsuwonus pelamis
A highly migratory tuna species known for its distinctive horizontal stripes on the belly and sides. Fast-swimming pelagic fish that travels in large schools.
Skipjack Tuna at a glance
- Scientific name
- Katsuwonus pelamis
- Typical size
- 16-26 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in warm offshore waters throughout tropical and subtropical oceans. Anglers typically target them by trolling with small lures or live bait in blue water, often while fishing for other tuna species. They frequently feed near the surface and are known to create feeding frenzies.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a skipjack 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™ worksSkipjack Tuna questions people ask
Skipjack Tuna is Katsuwonus pelamis.
A typical skipjack tuna runs 16-26 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every skipjack tuna you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in warm offshore waters throughout tropical and subtropical oceans. Anglers typically target them by trolling with small lures or live bait in blue water, often while fishing for other tuna species. They frequently feed near the surface and are known to create feeding frenzies. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the 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.
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