Size 2 - 5kg, can reach up to 40kg.

Habitat Albacore are common in the southern half of Australias ocean waters. They are usually found in schools following warm ocean currents in water well offshore.

Qualities Prized fighting fish.

Record Australian record 21.600kg.

Best Bait

Tackle

Hints Drift fishing with berley and cubed fish flesh as bait is productive. This fish is mostly caught by trolling or jigging lures, live baiting with yellowtail or slimy mackerel, or drift fishing with berley and bait of cubed fish flesh. Trolling or jigging lures also works well.