An offshore powerhouse. Needs a capable boat, an experienced skipper and heavy tackle. It is also known as சூரை, टूना and ചൂര. Scientific name: Thunnus albacares.
Live lots change through the day. See all live lots
Firm, meaty texture with a mild, slightly sweet flavour. Flesh is pink to deep red; prized for sashimi and grilling.
Large central backbone and ribs; easy to fillet into boneless steaks or loins.
In our species guide, the main season for Yellowfin tuna is October to April.
In November, our outlook shows it in season around Chennai, Goa, Kochi 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: சூரை, Hindi: टूना, Malayalam: ചൂര.
In our species guide, the main season for Yellowfin tuna is October to April. In November, our outlook shows it in season around Chennai, Goa, Kochi and Port Blair.
Firm, meaty texture with a mild, slightly sweet flavour. Flesh is pink to deep red; prized for sashimi and grilling. Large central backbone and ribs; easy to fillet into boneless steaks or loins.
Popular dishes include Tuna sashimi and poke (Coastal India, international), Tuna steak fry / grill (Kerala, Goa, Karnataka), Tuna curry (choora curry) (Kerala, Lakshadweep) and Tuna cutlets and patties (Coastal towns).
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.
Yellowfin tuna fishing guide: bait, season and spots
