Albacore - Thunnus alalunga

Albacore – Thunnus alalunga

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Fishing for Albacore

Description

Albacore - Thunnus alalunga

Albacore – Thunnus alalunga

Albacore are also known as Long Finned Tuna and Albies. The albacore’s body is dark blue to almost black on the top and back progressing to a lighter blue on the flanks fading to whitish belly area. Also a light blue iridescent band may also be noticeable running along the middle of the body.

The distinguishing features of the Albacore are the long strap like pectoral fins which are the longest of all tuna species often as far back as the second dorsal fin and white bordering on the tail fin which is unique to the Albacore.

Albacore have a solid compressed build and can attain weights up to 30kg or more however they are most commonly caught at around the 20kg mark

Fishing for Albacore

Best Months

Best Fishing Months For Albacore

 

 

 

Tackle

Medium Tackle to Heavy Tackle.

Rod

Reel

Lures

Small feathers lures, Jigs, Hexheads, Konaheads, Spoons and Minnows.

Baits

Mullet, Squid, Herring and Pilchards.

Relevant Websites about Albacore

Fish Base

Wikipedia

Game Fishing Association Australia – Australian Albacore Records

Albacore Size and Bag Limits

STATE
SIZE
BAG LIMIT
QLD
NSW
Less than 90cm
5 in total
90cm or above
2 in total
VIC
TAS
10
SA
WA
NT
ACT

Albacore Distribution

Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia and Northern territory. Albacore Inhabit deep temperate offshore waters around the Australian coastline.

Albacore Distribution

Please Note: Bag limits, minimum and maximum lengths are subject to change and review by your State Fisheries Department.

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