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Albacore

Albacore

Thunnus alalunga

  • 2lakes
  • 91logged catches
  • 265.14 kg heaviest logged

Albacore (Thunnus alalunga) is a schooling pelagic fish of the tuna genus, characterized by unusually long pectoral fins. It can be found in temperate and tropical latitudes of all oceans. ft can reach up to 60 kilograms in weight. it may stay in the surface layer or go 600 meters deep. Tunas often flock with other tunas of their size. It is constantly in motion, actively feeding day and night. Unlike other tunas, most of its diet consists of cephalopods, in particular squid. it also feeds on fish, crustaceans, and jelly-like organisms. Albacore meat is considered the best of all tuna.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Lures

Plug 150 g, #10/0 8 Plug 115 g, #8/0 7 Glowing Trolling Octopus 100 g, #8/0 6 Trophy Trolling Octopus 71 g, #6/0 5 Trophy Glowing Trolling Octopus 130 g, #10/0 5 Trolling Octopus 85 g, #7/0 4 Plug 190 g, #10/0 3 Trophy Plug 115 g, #8/0 3 Trolling Octopus 85 g, #7/0 3 Trophy Plug 85 g, #8/0 2 Glowing Trolling Octopus 100 g, #8/0 2 Giant Popper 130 g, #7/0 1

Best setups by lake 2 lakes with data

Kaiji No Ri — 61 catches , best 265.14 kg

  • Plug 150 g, #10/0 Trolling lure 8×
  • Plug 115 g, #8/0 Trolling lure 7×
  • Trophy Trolling Octopus 71 g, #6/0 Trolling lure 5×
  • Glowing Trolling Octopus 100 g, #8/0 Trolling lure Boat 4×

Noomaa Kuda Atholhu — 30 catches , best 58.56 kg

  • Trophy Glowing Trolling Octopus 130 g, #10/0 Trolling lure Boat 5×
  • Trolling Octopus 85 g, #7/0 Trolling lure Boat 3×
  • Glowing Trolling Octopus 100 g, #8/0 Trolling lure 2×
  • Giant Popper 130 g, #7/0 Spinning Boat 1×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Albacore? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Albacore would be to use Split Tail Mullet on a size #10/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Trolling Octopuses. The most successful lure is Light Wood Plug 150 g, #10/0.

Where to find it

Noomaa Kuda Atholhu Maldives Kaiji No Ri Japan

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Finger Mullets Scaled Sardines Japanese Flying Squid Japanese Jack Mackerel Japanese Anchovy #11923#11887#11888#131#2171#139#133

Data compiled from fp-collective and the Fishing Planet Wiki . Snapshot taken 2026-08-20. Game content and imagery © Fishing Planet LLC.