A fast-moving pelagic tuna found in tropical and warm-temperate seas, growing up to 1.1 m. Indian anglers target it for its powerful runs and commercial importance in offshore and coastal waters. It is also known as சிப்பாய் டூனா, स्किपजैक ट्यूना, സ്കിപ്പ്ജാക്ക് ടൂണ and স্কিপজ্যাক টুনা. Scientific name: Katsuwonus pelamis.
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Firm, meaty texture with a mild to moderate flavour; darker meat than other tunas but rich and satisfying when fresh.
Large central backbone and ribs; easy to fillet into boneless steaks or loins once cleaned.
In our species guide, Skipjack tuna is in season all year.
In November, our outlook shows it in season around Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Mumbai and Port Blair.
Annual sea fishing bans: East coast annual fishing ban (15 Apr – 14 Jun); West coast monsoon fishing ban (1 Jun – 31 Jul). Fewer boats land fresh sea fish during these weeks.
Tamil: சிப்பாய் டூனா, Hindi: स्किपजैक ट्यूना, Malayalam: സ്കിപ്പ്ജാക്ക് ടൂണ, Bengali: স্কিপজ্যাক টুনা, Marathi: स्किपजॅक ट्यूना, Gujarati: સ્કિપજેક ટુના.
In our species guide, Skipjack tuna is in season all year. In November, our outlook shows it in season around Chennai, Goa, Kochi, Mumbai and Port Blair.
Firm, meaty texture with a mild to moderate flavour; darker meat than other tunas but rich and satisfying when fresh. Large central backbone and ribs; easy to fillet into boneless steaks or loins once cleaned.
Popular dishes include Tuna curry (Kerala, Tamil Nadu), Tuna fry (Goa, Karnataka), Tuna cutlets (Coastal India) and Grilled tuna steaks (Pan-India).
On the Fishing Journey Fish Market, FSSAI-registered sellers list fresh catch as lots. Bid up to your maximum or use Buy now where it is offered, pay from your wallet within 2 hours of winning and collect the fish with your pickup code.
Mechanised and motorised boats stop fishing at sea during the annual bans (East coast annual fishing ban (15 Apr – 14 Jun); West coast monsoon fishing ban (1 Jun – 31 Jul)), so less fresh sea fish is landed in those weeks. Check the Fish Market for live lots.
Skipjack tuna fishing guide: bait, season and spots
