By 7:20 a.m., we had two bluefin tuna at 60 and 65 pounds. One Matt got jigging and one Rodney [dead stick] got while we were dealing with the first fish. "No more bites for us after that.

Bluefin tuna is the largest tuna in the world, and measures between six and 10 feet. They can weigh up to 1,500 lbs. It's also a long-lived species and on average, the fish survive for 35 years.

Bluefin tuna fishing halted along East Coast after quota exceeded. Fisherman says notice of closure delayed during transition to new administration. Updated: 6:26 PM EST Mar 6, 2025 ...

Tuna fishing continues to produce well for yellowfin and bluefin tuna from areas south of Block Island.” Freshwater fishing has improved greatly now that the water is cooling a bit.

Under this "two-stock model," codified by a coalition of tuna-harvesting nations in 1981, fish caught off Europe and Africa were deemed "eastern," and tuna caught near North America were ...

Recreational bluefin tuna fishing restrictions tightened for 2025 after anglers exceeded the 2024 quota. Medium-sized bluefin tuna (47-73 inches) are now off-limits, while limits on smaller school ...

This week, the giant bluefin tuna bite was strong and close to shore. “I fished the giant bluefin bite off Scarborough Beach in Rhode Island Sunday in 100 feet of water," said expert tuna ...

Ralph and Matt Battista with the 65-pound school bluefin tuna caught Monday when fishing on their boat at the Gully, southeast of Block Island. "Thursday was quite a day.