Species
Skipjack Tuna
Katsuwonus pelamis
Also known as striped tuna · stripey
Tier 2Eating6/10medium tackleNSWVICQLDSAWANT
0 waypoints~40–70 cm typical
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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
Best season: when to catch skipjack tuna in Australia
No seasonal pattern for skipjack tuna yet. Seasons shift with water temperature and local conditions — check state fisheries advice and recent local reports before planning a trip.
Where to catch: skipjack tuna fishing spots in Australia
No mapped spots or marks for skipjack tuna yet. As waypoints are added that list this species, they'll appear here.