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Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charters

Fishing in Destin
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Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Tierra Verde

Middle Grounds - 48’ Yacht Sport Fish

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48 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,999
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Manteo

Offshore Fishing Trip

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28 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Nearshore Fishing Charter in Atlantic Beach

Bluefin On The Surf

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30 ft 1 - 4 People From $1,300
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Montauk

Offshore Tuna

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33 ft 1 - 5 People From $2,800
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Cape May

16-Hour Canyon (Tuna/Wahoo/Mahi)

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44 ft 1 - 6 People From $3,700
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Fishing in Destin
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Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing Charter in Canso

World-Class Canadian Bluefin

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40 ft 1 - 4 People From $2,500
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Everything to Know About Booking a bluefin tuna fishing charter

What are the best bluefin tuna fishing charters?

Why should I book a bluefin tuna fishing charter with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 61 bluefin tuna trips, and the most popular trips are Mahi/Wahoo on the Troll guided by Mark, Offshore Jigging / Trolling guided by Chase, and 12 hour Offshore Tuna guided by Harry.

Our guides are rated a 4.69 out of 5 based on 3754 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly bluefin tuna guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly bluefin tuna guides.

What types of bluefin tuna fishing charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bluefin tuna as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and river fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are trolling, heavy tackle fishing, and bottom fishing but jigging and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do bluefin tuna fishing charters cost?

Prices for bluefin tuna can range anywhere from about $1,182 to $5,000, but the average price for a half day trip for bluefin tuna is $1,253. The average price for a full day trip for bluefin tuna is $3,340.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for bluefin tuna fishing?

The most popular season for bluefin tuna fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 37 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for bluefin tuna and what are the bag limits for bluefin tuna?

See here for more information on bluefin tuna fishing licenses, bluefin tuna bag limits, and fishing season regulations for bluefin tuna. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right bluefin tuna rules and regulations.

What is a Bluefin Tuna?

Bluefin Tuna (Thunnus thynnus) are the largest of the tunas. They are torpedo-shaped, strong and fast swimmers, and are dark blue, fading to silver on their bellies. Being such a popular fish for both sport and food, they have acquired many nicknames such as bluefin tunny and squid hound.

There are three species of bluefin, the Atlantic, Pacific, and Southern. All are tremendous predators and have the sharpest vision of any bony fish. Though they are fierce hunters, they can also be victims to killer whales, sharks, and parasites, as well as overfishing, leading to extinction and trading bans in certain countries and seas.

How big do Bluefin Tuna get?

The average bluefin lives for about 15 years, growing to an average of 78 inches long, and around 500 pounds. However, they can grow up to 180 inches long and almost 1,500 pounds, over a period of up to 50 years. These measurements rival black and blue marlin, as well as swordfish.

What's the biggest Bluefin Tuna ever caught?

On October 26th, 1979, Ken Fraser caught the record 1,496 pound bluefin tuna, as recognized by the International Game Fish Association. He spent just 45 minutes bringing the tuna to gaff after it latched on to a trolled mackerel in Aulds Cove off Nova Scotia, Canada.

Where is the best place to catch Bluefin Tuna?

Bluefin tuna can be found spread through the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and it’s adjacent seas, with a high concentration in the North Atlantic. Some excellent places to catch these incredible sportfish are in Massachusetts and California. Typically, they will be within 500 to 1,000 meters deep in these areas.

When should I catch Bluefin Tuna?

Due to their wide distribution, and the fact that they are highly migratory, it is difficult to lock down the best season for bluefin tuna fishing worldwide, but it is necessary rather to look at peak season in the area you would like to fish. Florida, for example, peaks from May to September. In California it is recommended to go in July to August, and in Texas autumn, winter, and spring are the best.

How do you catch Bluefin Tuna?

The best way to catch bluefin is to troll natural bait like herring, mullet, mackerel, bonito, or squid. You can also use artificial bait, such as plugs, jigs, or feathers. Flies and poppers can also be used, especially by chumming to bring them closer to the surface.

Due to their great fight and muscular nature, it is recommended to use heavy tackle, and a sturdy fishing belt, as well as a fairly stiff rod that can handle the impact of this brute of a fish smoking it and running.

Are Bluefin Tuna good to eat? What are the best Bluefin Tuna recipes?

Bluefin is appreciated worldwide as an excellent food fish, selling on the Japanese market for up to $45,000 for a single fish, due to it’s popularity in sushi and sashimi. If eating tuna raw does not interest you, try a seared or baked tuna steak!

Just add some light oil and seasoning, and then sear on a frying pan, or bake in the oven. Then serve with a salad with vinaigrette dressing, roasted lemon potatoes, or baked sweet potatoes!

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Went out fishing with Capt Andrew and his first mate Ace. The boat was clean and everything was set up and ready for us to enjoy the day. Unfortunately our day turned out with not any fish, but Capt Andrew and Ace worked very hard trying to find fish and searching all over. Saw a lot of aquatic life on our trip and enjoy the day out in the Pacific Ocean, zero fish but a 10 rating on effort, a very enjoyable day. We will be back to get that big one.

    Guy D. | August 9, 2024

    Trip: San Diego Offshore Roundup

  • ★★★★★
    Good job!

    Matt T. | August 4, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Jigging / Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Butch and Roy were very welcoming and personable. They made the trip very exciting and inclusive of all on board (beginner and advanced). Lots of laughs and smiles all around. We cannot stop talking about how amazing of an experience this was today. This is a MUST DO!

    Larry S. | August 1, 2024

    Trip: 3/4 day sport fishing Quepos CR.

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Chase got us our snapper limit in a 4 hour trip. We had to go directly through a pretty good storm (still pretty cool) but came out of it and started catching fish immediately. Great guy, knows his stuff. Definitely recommend by my two teens and their two best friends, my wife and I !!!

    David W. | July 31, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Jigging / Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great trip with Captain Doug. We would definitely book him again. The Captain Experiences team was also great and very responsive.

    Keith M. | July 15, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great experience with Doug during our family vacation to the cape! Fish were caught and memories were made! Highly recommend Doug for your next fishing trip!

    Brianna G. | July 8, 2024

    Trip: Half Day Fishing Charter

  • ★★★★★
    An overall great trip!

    John M. | June 25, 2024

    Trip: Shark fishing Montauk

  • ★★★★★
    Good time!

    Zachery D. | June 12, 2024

    Trip: Offshore Jigging / Trolling

  • ★★★★★
    Great - enjoyed every minute.

    Kevin J. | January 2, 2024

    Trip: Bluefin on the Surf

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain good time..I would use him again..

    Robert | November 13, 2023

    Trip: Half Day Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Trip was great! Captain Michael and Eugene were wonderful and were all ready planning our trip for next year!

    Matthew K. | March 10, 2023

    Trip: Gulf Stream Deep Run