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Caught a Little Tunny Offshore in West Palm
Little Tunny Fishing in West Palm Beach, FL
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The Little Tunny belongs to the order Perciformes and family Scombridae. It typically measures between 24 and 48 inches in length, with a weight range from 5 to 15 lbs. Habitat: onshore, nearshore, offshore. - Little Tunny is a variant of tuna, also known as Bonita, False Albacore, or Little Tuna. - They are considered one of the smaller variants of tuna species. - Defense mechanisms include schooling behavior and seasonal migration patterns. - As migratory fish, they usually head south during Winter or Fall months.
Guided Fishing Trip by Guide Rich Adler in July
Meet your Guide Rich Adler
- Palm Beach Sportfishing - Tuna, Wahoo and more!
Summary
Captain Rich Adler of Tuna Wahoo Charters on Friday August offers 4-hour offshore fishing adventures from Riviera Beach City Marina. These family-friendly Palm Beach fishing charters target Little Tunny, Mahi Mahi, and Lane Snapper using trolling, live bait fishing, and bottom fishing techniques. The offshore waters around West Palm Beach provide consistent action for anglers of all skill levels, with clear conditions and productive structure holding multiple species at various depths. Whether you're new to offshore fishing or an experienced angler, these guided fishing trips offer the perfect opportunity to experience what West Palm Beach offshore fishing is all about. All fishing licenses included, with gear rigged and ready for up to 5 guests per trip.
Fishing Charter with Captain Rich – Rates & Booking
Captain Rich Adler of Tuna Wahoo Charters on Friday August runs 4-hour offshore fishing adventures from Riviera Beach City Marina. These family-friendly trips accommodate up to 5 guests and include all fishing licenses and gear. Bring cash for live bait costs and mate tip, while food and beverages are welcome aboard. Book your West Palm Beach offshore fishing charter online or call for current rates and availability.
Highlights of Family-Friendly Palm Beach Fishing Charters
Experience the best of Palm Beach fishing on this 4-hour offshore adventure. Cast your lines for Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Little Tunny, Snapper, and Grouper based on seasonality and fish migrations. You'll try various fishing techniques including drift fishing, kite fishing, and bottom fishing as Captain Rich gives you the best chance at finding fish.
The offshore waters around West Palm Beach provide perfect structure for targeting multiple species at different depths. Switch between trolling for pelagics like Mahi Mahi and dropping down for bottom dwellers like Lane Snapper, all while enjoying clear conditions and consistent action throughout your trip.
Local Species Insights: Little Tunny
Little Tunny thrive in the offshore waters around West Palm Beach, where they school up and migrate seasonally through these productive fishing grounds. These smaller tuna relatives are known for their speed and fighting ability, making them exciting targets for anglers using trolling and live bait techniques. In August, Little Tunny are commonly found in the offshore structure where Captain Rich positions for the best action, often mixed with other pelagic species like Mahi Mahi.
Plan Your Fishing Charter Day
Your 4-hour offshore adventure departs from Riviera Beach City Marina with all gear rigged and ready. The boat accommodates up to 5 guests comfortably, with Captain Rich providing local knowledge and proven techniques to maximize your success. All fishing licenses are included in your trip price, and you're welcome to bring food and beverages aboard for the day.
Fishing in West Palm Beach: Little Tunny
Little Tunny (Euthynnus alletteratus) is a fast-swimming member of the Scombridae family, commonly known as Bonita, False Albacore, or Little Tuna. This smaller tuna relative ranges from 24 to 48 inches and weighs between 5 to 15 pounds, making it an exciting target for offshore anglers around West Palm Beach waters this August.
Little Tunny Overview
Little Tunny are highly migratory pelagic fish that travel in schools as a primary defense mechanism. They're prized by anglers for their speed, stamina, and aggressive strikes when trolling or using live bait techniques. These fish are excellent table fare and provide consistent action in offshore waters.
Little Tunny Habitat and Distribution
Little Tunny inhabit onshore, nearshore, and offshore waters throughout the Atlantic. Around West Palm Beach, they're commonly found over structure and in blue water where they feed on small baitfish and squid. The offshore waters provide ideal conditions for these fast-moving predators.
Little Tunny Size and Weight
Adult Little Tunny typically measure 24 to 48 inches in length and weigh between 5 to 15 pounds. Larger specimens can exceed these ranges, with the biggest fish often caught during peak migration periods when schools move through productive offshore areas.
Little Tunny Diet and Behavior
Little Tunny feed primarily on small fish, squid, and crustaceans. They're active hunters that form large schools and chase baitfish to the surface, creating excellent opportunities for anglers using trolling lures or live bait. They're most active during dawn and dusk feeding periods.
Little Tunny Spawning Season
Little Tunny spawn in warmer waters during spring and summer months. They prefer water temperatures above 68°F for spawning activities, which coincides with their northward migration patterns along the Atlantic coast during warmer months.
Little Tunny Fishing Techniques
Effective techniques include high-speed trolling with small lures, live bait fishing with pilchards or sardines, and casting to surface schools. In August around West Palm Beach, anglers find success trolling the offshore structure and drop-offs where these fish concentrate while feeding.
Little Tunny Is It Good to Eat?
Little Tunny offers excellent table fare with firm, flavorful meat similar to other tuna species. The flesh is rich in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, making it a healthy choice. Best prepared fresh as sashimi, grilled steaks, or blackened fillets.
Little Tunny Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the best bait for Little Tunny?
A: Live pilchards, sardines, and small trolling lures like cedar plugs and spoons work best. High-speed trolling is particularly effective.
Q: Where can I find Little Tunny near West Palm Beach?
A: Look for them over offshore structure, drop-offs, and in blue water where baitfish concentrate. They often school with other pelagic species.
Q: Is Little Tunny good to eat?
A: Yes, Little Tunny has firm, flavorful meat that's excellent grilled, blackened, or prepared as sashimi when fresh.
Q: When is the best time to catch Little Tunny?
A: Dawn and dusk feeding periods are most productive, with summer and fall months offering peak action during migration periods.
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Our offshore fishing boat operates from Riviera Beach City Marina, perfectly equipped for 4-hour adventures in West Palm Beach waters. The vessel comfortably accommodates up to 5 guests with all necessary fishing gear rigged and ready for targeting Little Tunny, Mahi Mahi, and other offshore species. Captain Rich keeps the boat well-maintained for safe, productive trips using trolling, live bait fishing, and bottom fishing techniques in the offshore structure around West Palm Beach.
