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Tuna Fishing Trips
Offshore, fast and loud.
Tuna fishing is the run offshore: yellowfin, blackfin and bluefin chasing bait over deep water, birds working, rods bending double.
Overview
Tuna fishing, explained.
Tuna fishing is the run offshore: yellowfin, blackfin and bluefin chasing bait over deep water, birds working, rods bending double. It is the most physical fishing on this site and the best fish to bring home.
The Gulf of Mexico out of Orange Beach and Destin produces yellowfin around the rigs; the Outer Banks and San Diego are bluefin waters; the Florida Keys turn up blackfin on the humps; and Cabo mixes yellowfin with marlin on the same day.
Where to go
Where the tuna are.
Every place below has partners we work with. Tap one for the full picture.
When to go
Season at a glance
Somewhere on this list is fishing well in every month. Gulf yellowfin peak in fall and spring, Outer Banks bluefin in winter, San Diego bluefin in summer, Cabo yellowfin in fall.
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How we fish
Techniques you'll use.
Chunking and live bait
Drifting chunks or live bait near rigs, humps and weed lines.
Trolling and kite fishing
Spreads of lures and skipping baits to find scattered fish.
Popping and jigging
Casting poppers and stickbaits at surface-feeding tuna, the most exciting way to hook one.
Good questions
Before you book.
How far offshore?
Anywhere from 20 to 100 miles. Gulf rig trips are often overnight; the Keys humps are a day trip.
What size boats?
Sportfishers of 40 to 60 feet for offshore runs, with a cabin, head and galley. Six-person charters are standard.
Can beginners do this?
Yes. Crews handle the rigging and coaching; you bring the arms.
Ready to chase tuna?
Tell us who's coming and when. A person who has fished it will reply with a plan. No fee to you.