Florida Blackfin Tuna Fishing Charters
Florida Blackfin Tuna Fishing Charters
Top Florida Blackfin Tuna Fishing Destinations
Top Florida Blackfin Tuna Fishing Destinations
Best Blackfin Tuna Fishing Charters in Florida
Best Blackfin Tuna Fishing Charters in Florida
Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Florida
Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Florida
- Size 2 to 20lbs
- Food Value Excellent
- Game Qualities Good
- Habitats Offshore
(Thunnus atlanticus)
If you’re looking for big game action with plenty to show for it, the Tuna fishing Florida offers could be just the ticket. Blackfin Tuna may not have the superstar status of their Blue and Yellow cousins, but they still put up some serious fight! Most Blackfin caught in Florida weigh in at around 10-20 pounds, but monsters pushing 50 pounds have been caught in the past. And it’s not just Blackfin out there. Yellowfin Tuna are found in both the Gulf and the Atlantic. Albacore Tuna are a much rarer sight, but they do still show up on occasion. Even the Bluefin make the headlines every so often.
Tuna Fishing Spots
Tuna can be caught along the length the Atlantic Coast and throughout the Keys. In the Gulf, you have to travel much further, but the fishing is still outstanding when you get there. Here are some of the top spots to visit in your search for screaming reels and sashimi.
Florida Keys
The Keys straddle the Gulf and the Atlantic, and sit right in the path of any fish migrating in or out. What that means for you is a ton of tasty Tuna. Key West, Marathon, and Islamorada are big Tuna hotspots. As well as Blackfin, you can sometimes find Yellowfin and that one-in-a-million Bluefin as they make their way into the Gulf to spawn.
Florida Atlantic Coast
The Gold Coast has some of the best Tuna fishing charters Florida can offer. The instant drop-off and easy access to the Gulf Stream keep deep sea anglers busy from West Palm Beach to Miami. Further north, you have to travel to reach the Tuna grounds, but the fishing in Daytona Beach and St. Augustine is still outstanding. Port Canaveral even has a Yellowfin Tuna tournament, the Otherside Invitational.
Florida Gulf Coast
You may have to travel a hundred miles to find Tuna in the Gulf. Make the trip, and you’ll be rewarded with an incredible Tuna bite and much less competition than you would find elsewhere. Destin is probably the most famous spot to launch from, up on the Florida Panhandle. St Petersburg offers the most action in Central Florida, although charters leave from as far south as Cape Coral.
Tuna Fishing Seasons
The great thing about the Tuna fishing Florida has access to is that you can follow the fish all around the state. Blackfin spend their summers in the Gulf, peaking May through September. They make their way along Southeast Florida on their way in and out. March through May is the main peak in the Atlantic, with a shorter season in September and October. You can also find big Blackfin wintering in the Keys. All told, Florida has a full 12 months of world-class Blackfin action. Yellowfin have a shorter season, peaking in the summer and fall in both the Gulf and the Atlantic.
Tuna Fishing Techniques
Tuna are usually caught by trolling in Florida. Along the Atlantic Coast, you may be using live Bonito or Skipjack to tempt big fish onto the hook. In the Gulf, you’ll be covering a lot more ground. Brined Ballyhoo or spreads of lures are more common, as these let you troll faster to maximize your chances. Down in the Keys, many captains also chum the water around the Humps with hundreds of live Pilchards, drawing Tuna from far and wide.
Of course, there are a dozen ways to catch Tuna in Florida. From fly fishing to kite fishing to throwing lures on light spinning gear, you can find a charter captain specializing in just about everything. The Sunshine State is the world’s top sportfishing playground. No matter how you fish, you’ll be in for an unforgettable bluewater adventure.
Florida Blackfin Tuna Fishing Seasons
Florida Blackfin Tuna Fishing Seasons
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Seasonality
Blackfin Tuna fishing in Florida doesn't vary throughout the year. High season is January to December. There is no closed season.
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What anglers said about Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Florida
What anglers said about Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Florida
Ask questions. Try different things. You never know what hits, top, fluke, senko, speed
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Ask questions. Try different things. You never know what hits, top, fluke, senko, speed
Okeechobee Bass Charters by Fish-N-Maniac
Saltwater estuary fish strike hard and are fun to catch. The fish were not large enough to keep. We used a combination of bottom fishing, bobber fishing, and lures. The fish stopped biting around 11am.
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Saltwater estuary fish strike hard and are fun to catch. The fish were not large enough to keep. We used a combination of bottom fishing, bobber fishing, and lures. The fish stopped biting around 11am.
Always Somethin' Charters
Fishing was great but red snapper are not in season till june so you caint keep them in may
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Fishing was great but red snapper are not in season till june so you caint keep them in may
GulfCoast Guide Fishing & Adventure
The weather is a little unpredictable in April, but anytime you can go out on the water and fish is great.
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The weather is a little unpredictable in April, but anytime you can go out on the water and fish is great.
J&F eXcursions - 26
If you love sport fishing and never Tarpon fished, put a trip with Captain John Callion on your bucket list
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If you love sport fishing and never Tarpon fished, put a trip with Captain John Callion on your bucket list
Callion Fishing Charters
Be prepared for weather changes and be flexible. Youโll have a great time in any case
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Be prepared for weather changes and be flexible. Youโll have a great time in any case
Reel Therapy Fishing Charters
Watch the wind and waves for offshore conditions if too rough stay inshore.
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Watch the wind and waves for offshore conditions if too rough stay inshore.
Catch and Cruise Adventures
Just come have a good time and catch some great fish. Find a restaurant to cook your catch too.
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Just come have a good time and catch some great fish. Find a restaurant to cook your catch too.
Jolly Roger II
Perfect timing in all honesty! Couldnโt be better! Everything was perfect!
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Perfect timing in all honesty! Couldnโt be better! Everything was perfect!
Finseekers Fishing Charters
Iโm not from the Keys, so I only gave it a good review because I donโt know how great it really can be.
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Iโm not from the Keys, so I only gave it a good review because I donโt know how great it really can be.
Local Grown Charters
We got some small fish but it was still so fun! Definitely will come back to the Keys for a more in season time for bigger fish!
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We got some small fish but it was still so fun! Definitely will come back to the Keys for a more in season time for bigger fish!
Beyond Blessed Charters
Call the captains and book directly for a better experience and more details about what you want and what the offer.
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Call the captains and book directly for a better experience and more details about what you want and what the offer.
Bay Reef Fishing Charters
It was really good for us for snook and sea trout especially (late april). Redfish was a bit tougher, only catch 3 total.
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It was really good for us for snook and sea trout especially (late april). Redfish was a bit tougher, only catch 3 total.
Capt. Evan Denis Charters
Just talk to the captain about your experience and expectations and just remember the captain cannot change the weather conditions.
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Just talk to the captain about your experience and expectations and just remember the captain cannot change the weather conditions.
FloAlong Charters
You will expect some winds and some rain on the water in Jacksonville you Definitely.Have to put your time in to find we're the fish are.
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You will expect some winds and some rain on the water in Jacksonville you Definitely.Have to put your time in to find we're the fish are.
Tannic Water Adventures Inc.
Great first time fishing in the ocean with Neptune Charters. We will be returning next time!
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Great first time fishing in the ocean with Neptune Charters. We will be returning next time!
Neptune Fishing Charters
Fishing was a little slow. Dylan description was honest to just plan a good day on the water and not necessarily an awesome fishing day
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Fishing was a little slow. Dylan description was honest to just plan a good day on the water and not necessarily an awesome fishing day
Capt. DL Spragg Charters
The weather was impeccable. April weather is certainly the best. Not too hot. We were able to enjoy ourselves without sweating. Absolute perfection.
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The weather was impeccable. April weather is certainly the best. Not too hot. We were able to enjoy ourselves without sweating. Absolute perfection.
Velocity Sportfishing Charters
Get your fly casting down very good. Itโs much different than river fishing for trout
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Get your fly casting down very good. Itโs much different than river fishing for trout
Captain Martin Carranza
Caught 30 fish in 7 hours
What more could you ask for?
How about our captain singing country
Got that too.
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Caught 30 fish in 7 hours
What more could you ask for?
How about our captain singing country
Got that too.
Native Fishing Charters