Where to fish
A destination match is not yet verified. The country records below describe occurrence, not a confirmed local fishing trip.
Explore the trip libraryLocal names
A name can refer to different fish in different places.
| Name | Region | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ahi | Hawaii · Hawaiian | Reference |
| Atún | Ecuador · Spanish | Reference |
| Atún aleta azul del Pacífico | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Atún cimarrón | Mexico · Spanish | Reference |
| Atún común (cimarrón) | Spain · Spanish | Reference |
| Bluefin tuna | Canada | Reference |
| Bluefin tuna | Papua New Guin. | Reference |
| Bluefin tuna | Alaska | Reference |
| Meji | Japan · Japanese | Reference |
| Nordpazifischer Blauflossen-Thunfisch | Germany · German | Reference |
| Oriental bluefin-tuna | India | Reference |
| Pacific bluefin tuna | New Zealand | Reference |
| Pacific bluefin tuna | United States | Reference |
| Pacific bluefin tuna | Global | Reference |
| Thon bleu du Pacifique | Global · French | Reference |
| Thon rouge | Canada · French | Reference |
| bluefin | San Diego offshore, California | Reference |
Seasons
San Diego offshore, California
Early summer is documented. This is not a complete annual forecast.
These are fishing patterns from the linked sources. Check the agency for current legal seasons and closures.
Regulations and identification
- Northern Territory — Northern Territory Government
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- New South Wales — NSW fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- Canada — Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- New Zealand — Fish & Game New Zealand
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
- United States marine waters — NOAA Fisheries
Check the rules for the exact water, date, licence and fish identification. This link does not establish an open season.
Source records
Country occurrence records
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A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.