Tuna (Yellowfin)
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Yellowfin tuna are a popular sport fish — and are prized for their speed and strength when fought on rod and reel. Many anglers believe that large yellowfin are the fastest and strongest of all big game tunas.
- Size: 15 to 150 lbs
- State Record: 216.20 lbs and 80.00″; 1998 (Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife).
- Habitat: They are often found schooling with other types of tuna or swimming with larger marine creatures, such as dolphins.