Albies
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Overview
Short for false albacore, "Albies" are among the trickiest inshore saltwater fish to catch in the Northeast, but they're worth the effort. These pelagic fish have streamlined bodies designed for short bursts of speed to attack prey. While they resemble tuna, Albies are more closely related to the mackerel family and are often mistaken for bonito.
Characteristics
Also known as "little tunny," Albies rely on sight and feed during the day. Their diet mainly consists of small baitfish like silversides, peanut bunker, and bay anchovies. Despite their size, many anglers consider Albies the hardest fighting inshore fish. Most weigh between 4 to 12 pounds, but they can exceed 20 pounds. The world record Albie weighed 36 pounds and was caught at Washington Canyon from a New Jersey boat.
Fishing Season
The best time to fish for Albies is late summer and early fall. The first reports in New England usually come from the southeast corner of Martha’s Vineyard around mid-August. They quickly spread throughout Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, Cape Cod, and the Elizabeth Islands. By late August and early September, Albies are caught in Rhode Island, Long Island, Connecticut, and northern New Jersey.
Short for false albacore, "Albies" are among the trickiest inshore saltwater fish to catch in the Northeast, but they're worth the effort. These pelagic fish have streamlined bodies designed for short bursts of speed to attack prey. While they resemble tuna, Albies are more closely related to the mackerel family and are often mistaken for bonito.
Characteristics
Also known as "little tunny," Albies rely on sight and feed during the day. Their diet mainly consists of small baitfish like silversides, peanut bunker, and bay anchovies. Despite their size, many anglers consider Albies the hardest fighting inshore fish. Most weigh between 4 to 12 pounds, but they can exceed 20 pounds. The world record Albie weighed 36 pounds and was caught at Washington Canyon from a New Jersey boat.
Fishing Season
The best time to fish for Albies is late summer and early fall. The first reports in New England usually come from the southeast corner of Martha’s Vineyard around mid-August. They quickly spread throughout Nantucket Sound, Vineyard Sound, Cape Cod, and the Elizabeth Islands. By late August and early September, Albies are caught in Rhode Island, Long Island, Connecticut, and northern New Jersey.