Albacore
Thunnus alalunga
Eating Quality
Fight Rating
Catch Heatmap (28 days)
No recent data
About
Fast-swimming open water tuna known for its long pectoral fins. Excellent table fare; popular for canning.
AlbieLongfin Tuna
Typical Catch Size
18 lbs
avg weight
8–35
weight range (lbs)
20–40"
length
CA Regulations (CDFW)
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minimum keep length
25
daily bag limit
📋 25 per day
⚠️ Regulations change — always verify with CDFW before your trip.
Habitat & Season
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Habitat
Open offshore waters, 40–150+ miles. Surface to mid-water column.
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Season
July–October; migrates through SoCal waters
Data Sources
SportfishingReport.com
Daily catch data · Dock reports · Party boat totals
CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)
Official regulations · Bag limits · Size minimums
W
Wikipedia
Biology · Distribution · Taxonomy
Catch statistics aggregated from public sportfishing reports. Size/weight data represents typical party boat catches in SoCal waters.
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