Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
Bigeye Tuna
Thunnus obesus
🏆 Connecticut State Record
Harvest294 lb 2 oz · 78"Chris Anderson · 2021 · West Atlantis Canyon
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Also called: Big Eye Tuna, Bigeye
Identification
Large, deep-bodied tuna with a very large eye, dark blue back and yellow finlets.
Habitat
Deep offshore water at the edge of the continental shelf and the canyons.
Behavior
Dives deep during the day and feeds closer to the surface at night.
How to Catch
Offshore canyon trips — trolling at dawn or chunking and jigging at night.