When is Albacore closed to fishing?

The closed season for Albacore is 15 February–15 March; 1 October–30 November. Fishing for it is banned within those dates. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

In which months is Albacore at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: Aegean Sea May–October; Mediterranean April–September.

Which bait is Albacore caught with?

Baits and lures on record: European sardine, European squid, mamun, sülünez, trolling lure, jig, shrimp.

Albacore

Thunnus alalunga

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Habitat: open sea
Seas: Aegean Sea, Mediterranean
Bait: sardine, squid · trolling lure, jig
Technique: trolling, jigging

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Legal status

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Minimum size: Not stated Not applicable
Maximum quantity: 1 fish
Closed season: 15 February–15 March; 1 October–30 November

Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7 communiqué text

Where is Albacore caught?

Peak months by sea.

Aegean Sea

peak this month

Natural bait: European sardine, European squid; regional support: European sardine / mamun / sülünez
Lure: trolling lure, jig
Technique: trolling, jig

Mediterranean

peak this month

Natural bait: European sardine, European squid; regional support: European sardine / European squid / shrimp
Lure: trolling lure, jig
Technique: trolling, jig

Bait and technique

Habitat: open sea
Fishing technique: trolling, jigging
Natural baits: sardine, squid
Lures: trolling lure, jig

Frequently asked questions

When is Albacore closed to fishing?: The closed season for Albacore is 15 February–15 March; 1 October–30 November. Fishing for it is banned within those dates. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.
Which seas is Albacore found in?: In our records Albacore appears in these seas: Aegean Sea, Mediterranean.
In which months is Albacore at its peak?: Peak periods by sea: Aegean Sea May–October; Mediterranean April–September.
Which bait is Albacore caught with?: Baits and lures on record: European sardine, European squid, mamun, sülünez, trolling lure, jig, shrimp.

Which seas is Albacore found in?

We have no ground-level record for Albacore; what we hold is at sea level. The links below go to the page of the sea in question, and the number beside each one is the total fishing grounds recorded in that sea — it is not a list of grounds for this species.