Skipjack Tuna illustration
Species

Skipjack Tuna

Katsuwonus pelamis
Also known as striped tuna · stripey
Tier 2Eating6/10medium tackleNSWVICQLDSAWANT
0 waypoints40–70 cm (max 100 cm) typical

Overview: about skipjack tuna

Mid-sized schooling tuna common in offshore Australian waters, mainly used as bait or for sashimi when bled well. Caught on small metals, feather jigs and trolled skirts. Often the species causing tuna boil-ups off NSW and southern QLD headlands.

Biology: Skipjack Tuna size, diet & habitat

Habitat
Inshore, Offshore
Typical size
40–70 cm (max 100 cm)
Weight
1.5–8 kg
Depth range
0–200 m
Diet
small fish, squid, crustaceans
Global range
Circumtropical and warm temperate

How to target: Skipjack Tuna angling strategies

Generally fished with medium tackle — match gear to the conditions and the size of fish you expect.

  • small metals cast at surface schools
  • trolled feather jigs and skirts

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