Mackerel Tuna


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No mackerel tuna catches logged yet — log one and you'll be recognised here.
Also called kawakawa — a fast inshore tuna of northern NSW and the tropical north. Targeted with small metals, stickbaits and skirts at busting schools. Generally a sport target and livebait rather than a table fish — bleed and ice quickly if keeping.
Generally fished with light tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.
No seasonal pattern for mackerel tuna yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
7 mapped fishing spots, marks and waypoints for mackerel tuna across Australia, covering land-based fishing, rock fishing, estuary fishing and offshore and bluewater fishing. Each location below links through to access notes and coordinates.