What is the minimum size for Little tunny?

In recreational angling the minimum catch size for Little tunny is 45 cm. Fish below that length have to be returned to the water. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

When is Little tunny closed to fishing?

There is no closed season specific to Little tunny — the regulations set no time ban for this species. Area and gear rules still apply. The limit that applies all year is the minimum size: 45 cm. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.

Which seas is Little tunny found in?

In our records Little tunny appears in these seas: Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, Mid-Atlantic — United States, South Atlantic — United States, Gulf of Mexico — United States.

In which months is Little tunny at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: Sea of Marmara May–November; Aegean Sea May–November; Mediterranean April–October; Gulf of Mexico — United States April–October; South Atlantic — United States April–October; Mid-Atlantic — United States April–October.

Which bait is Little tunny caught with?

Baits and lures on record: European sardine, European anchovy, Atlantic horse mackerel, shrimp, minnow, jig, spoon, mamun, sülünez, European squid.

Little tunny

Euthynnus alletteratus

Yazılı orkinos
Yazılı ton

Peak this month Minimum size 45 cm

Family: Scombridae
Order: Scombriformes
Habitat: open/coastal water
Seas: Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean
Bait: sardine, anchovy · minnow, jig, spoon
Technique: trolling, spinning, jigging

Little tunny — Williams, J. T.; Carpenter, K. E.; Van Tassell, J. L.; Hoetjes, P.; Toller, W.; Etnoyer, P.; Smith, M. (Wikimedia Commons) · source

Legal status

Türkiye

Minimum size: 45 cm
Maximum quantity: 2 fish

Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7 communiqué text

Where is Little tunny caught?

Peak months by sea.

Sea of Marmara

peak this month

Natural bait: European sardine, European anchovy; regional support: European anchovy / Atlantic horse mackerel / shrimp
Lure: minnow, jig, spoon
Technique: trolling, spin, jig

Aegean Sea

peak this month

Natural bait: European sardine, European anchovy; regional support: European sardine / mamun / sülünez
Lure: minnow, jig, spoon
Technique: trolling, spin, jig

Mediterranean

peak this month

Natural bait: European sardine, European anchovy; regional support: European sardine / European squid / shrimp
Lure: minnow, jig, spoon
Technique: trolling, spin, jig

Bait and technique

Habitat: open/coastal water
Fishing technique: trolling, spinning, jigging
Natural baits: sardine, anchovy
Lures: minnow, jig, spoon

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum size for Little tunny?: In recreational angling the minimum catch size for Little tunny is 45 cm. Fish below that length have to be returned to the water. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.
When is Little tunny closed to fishing?: There is no closed season specific to Little tunny — the regulations set no time ban for this species. Area and gear rules still apply. The limit that applies all year is the minimum size: 45 cm. Legal basis: 2024/21 Çizelge 7.
Which seas is Little tunny found in?: In our records Little tunny appears in these seas: Sea of Marmara, Aegean Sea, Mediterranean, Mid-Atlantic — United States, South Atlantic — United States, Gulf of Mexico — United States.
In which months is Little tunny at its peak?: Peak periods by sea: Sea of Marmara May–November; Aegean Sea May–November; Mediterranean April–October; Gulf of Mexico — United States April–October; South Atlantic — United States April–October; Mid-Atlantic — United States April–October.
Which bait is Little tunny caught with?: Baits and lures on record: European sardine, European anchovy, Atlantic horse mackerel, shrimp, minnow, jig, spoon, mamun, sülünez, European squid.