SpearfishingBermuda

Blackfin Tuna

Learn to identify this Bermuda species before entering the water. darts in quick bursts.

Native reef species
Typical size
50–75 cm
How it moves
darts in quick bursts
Where to identify it
Blue water off the reef line and over the offshore banks, often under bird schools.
Legal status
Legal recreational catch when current fishing, licensing, gear and reporting rules are followed; recreational catch may not be sold.
Season
No species-specific recreational closure listed; abundance around Bermuda changes seasonally.
Conservation
These wide-ranging pelagic fish cross jurisdictions. Take only what you can use and check current limits before departure.
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