Seacoast NH Sportfishing

*** The regions’ ONLY light tackle bluefin specialist. 1+ bluefin hookup on EVERY trip in 2022!***

Spend a day on the water with Seacoast NH Sportfishing and have a memorable time fishing in New Hampshire. Captain Robert Whethersby invites you to join him in exploring the state’s rich nearshore and offshore waters. The captain specializes in catching Bluefin Tuna, a species both challenging to catch and delicious to eat. The fastest boat, best tackle, and a passionate captain and crew are all waiting for you in Rye. Join in and make memories fishing!

Your trip will take place on a 34’ Yellowfin center console that can sit up to 4 anglers. This powerful vessel runs on twin 350 HP Suzuki engines and uses GPS, fishfinder, radio, as well as radar technology to put you on the fish safely and quickly. The boat has got a toilet, an ice-box, a JBL sound system, a livewell, as well as outriggers and downriggers.

Seacoast NH Sportfishing specializes in light tackle, trophy fishing using standup tackle. The techniques you can use to catch fish include trolling, spinning, drift fishing, and even kite fishing. Bluefin Tuna over 73” will be kept by the captain but you’re welcome to keep smaller specimens.

Captain Robert will provide all the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, as well s lures you’ll need. If you want your catch cleaned and filleted, your crew will gladly do it for you after the trip. As you’re also covered for fishing licenses, the only things left to bring are your snacks and drinks.

Seacoast NH Sportfishing is hoping to see you soon!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip–Offshore Bluefin Tuna
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Nov 1
    US $1,500
    A 10+ hour trip. You and the crew target smaller Bluefin whenever possible, allowing you to take home the finest eating fish there is! Standup fishing is unlike any other Bluefin technique. Custom tackle expertly rigged gives you a connection to this fish you will never forget. It’s addictive!

FAQs about Seacoast NH Sportfishing

Seacoast NH Sportfishing offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $1,500 per group - 10 Hour Trip–Offshore Bluefin Tuna (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Seacoast NH Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Full Simrad Suite
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System JBL sound system. Bring your playlist!
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Seacoast NH Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License

Seacoast NH Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Seacoast NH Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Spinning and standup tackle.)
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Seacoast NH Sportfishing include:
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Meet the Captain

Robert Weathersby
Rye, New Hampshire, United States
ID & license verified
1 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2021
A proud USCG Master Mariner, Capt. Robert Weathersby is ready to do whatever it takes to make sure you have a great time on the water. Hailing from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Class of 1980, he's got the skills and experience where they count most.

About this listing

Targeted species

Tuna (Bluefin) Bluefin Tuna

Boat specs

Yellowfin (Center console) originally built in 2012. Powered by 2 350HP Suzuki engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 60 knots.

Length
34 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning and standup tackle.
Trolling
Spinning
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Full Simrad Suite
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
JBL sound system. Bring your playlist!
Outriggers

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
We love teaching young families to fish!
You Keep Catch
Crew Keeps Catch
Bluefin >73" to boat per NMFS.
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
PayPal
Checks

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Captain was great - very personable
Captain was great - very personable
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Captain was great - very personable

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip–Offshore Bluefin Tuna on July 5, 2023
Fred W. recommends Seacoast NH Sportfishing
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