Bluefin Tuna
Thunnus orientalis
Catch Heatmap (28 days)
About
The holy grail of SoCal party boat fishing. Massive, powerful fish that tests both gear and angler. Trophy class.
Typical Catch Size
CA Regulations (CDFW)
📋 2 per day under 73", 1 over 73"
⚠️ Regulations change — always verify with CDFW before your trip.
Habitat & Season
Habitat
Deep open water, typically 60–200 miles offshore. Sometimes 5–30 miles in warm years.
Season
June–October; peaks vary by year
Data Sources
SportfishingReport.com
Daily catch data · Dock reports · Party boat totals
CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)
Official regulations · Bag limits · Size minimums
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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