Fishing For

Atlantic bluefin tuna

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155 Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Atlantic bluefin tuna. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

6.6 ft

Maximum Length

15.0 ft

Maximum Weight

1,508.0 lbs

Depth Range

0.0 - 3,231.6 ft

Temperature Range

37.4 - 86.0 ºF

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Atlantic bluefin tuna

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North Atlantic Ocean (US/MA/NH)

42.836325, -70.691787

16 Catches

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North Atlantic Ocean (W)

41.487619, -69.436895

42.500603, -70.249402

5 Catches

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North Atlantic Ocean (US/MA)

Plymouth County, Massachusetts

5 Catches

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North Atlantic Ocean (US/NY)

40.897318, -72.087691

5 Catches

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(1)

North Atlantic Ocean (NW)

40.500000, -70.500000

4 Catches

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(5)

North Atlantic Ocean (US/NC)

34.289187, -76.500000

4 Catches

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(1)

North Atlantic Ocean (W)

40.416473, -71.500000

4 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Atlantic bluefin tuna

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Herring

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(6)

11 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Atlantic Bonito

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5 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Atlantic Chub Mackerel

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(17)

5 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Atlantic menhaden

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(20)

4 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Herring

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(23)

3 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Ballyhoo

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(19)

3 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Spanish Sardine

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(5)

3 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Shad

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(7)

2 Catches

Recently Caught Atlantic bluefin tuna

liu xioqiang

2 weeks ago

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Species Atlantic bluefin tuna

10 likes • 1 comment

Tyler Mcfarlen

5 weeks ago

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San Diego County, California

First bluefins in San Diego!

Species Atlantic bluefin tuna

Weight 105 lb 11 oz

24 likes • 4 comments

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El Pescador

7 weeks ago

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Species Atlantic bluefin tuna

Weight 301 lb

3 likes • 1 comment

FV HOOKED

5 weeks ago

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Essex County, Massachusetts

October Giant! 515lbs Dressed. 2 miles offshore

Species Atlantic bluefin tuna

Weight 515 lb

Gear 1

69 likes • 14 comments

Bob Kooler

2025-09-09

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Cook County, Illinois

Species Atlantic bluefin tuna

Weight 1362 lb 15 oz

Gear 1

20 likes • 2 comments

Trae West

2025-09-04

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Great trip to Cape George, Nova Scotia. Got this 750-800lb giant bluefin tuna!! Epic story ... after fighting the fish, the Captain grabs the leader. As he is pulling the fish in, the line snaps at the swivel. Captain still has the leader in his hand, fish swims under the boat, he finesses the fish, BY HAND!!, out back to the surface , we get an awesome video and pic with a great release on this beautiful creature!!! So awesome!!

Species Atlantic bluefin tuna

Weight 750 lb

Gear 1

33 likes • 10 comments

Justin Mcc

8 weeks ago

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Not sure on weight

Species Atlantic bluefin tuna

Weight 33 lb 1 oz

Gear 1

5 likes

James Macfarlane

2025-08-17

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Species Atlantic bluefin tuna

Gear 1

17 likes • 2 comments

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