SpearfishingBermuda

Yellowfin Tuna

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

Native reef species
Typical size
80–150 cm
How it moves
darts in quick bursts
Where to identify it
Deep blue water beyond the reef, Challenger and Argus Banks in the warm months.
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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