Tira Fishing & Boat Charter

There’s a fish with your name on it in Kvarner Bay and Tira Fishing & Boat Charter will help you catch it!

Depending on the season, you might hook into Blue Marlin, Dentex, Gilt-head (Seabream), Atlantic Mackerel, Bonito, Black Bream, Common Pandora, European Seabass, Little Tunny (False Albacore), Scorpionfish, anything else that bites at the moment! On these trips, it’s common to drift, bottom fish, and free-line fish.

Thinking of bringing the whole family? Kids are absolutely welcome! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board.

You’ll be casting lines from a special fishing boat; a 23’ Arvor Pilothouse that holds up to 5 passengers. It comes with all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures and bait. Live bait is on offer to and will be used depending on the fishing technique.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate who is also very experienced in fishing and boating.

There’s no need to buy a fishing license, just show up ready for a good time! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses, a hat, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Drinks will be available for you. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks included on board.

For more information about fishing with Tira Fishing & Boat Charter, you can send Capt. Renato a message down below.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half day fishing (bottom&freeline)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $427
    Trust our team to find the best catch for you so you can test your fishing skills and luck. We will fish for all seasonal fish, but also all those who want to hang out with our bait :) We`ll try our best to ensure that every guest catches a few fish for dinner. Contact us at Tira Fishing, we guarantee unforgettable fishing memories in the most beautiful parts of Kvarner Bay! We in Tira fishing don`t go fishing to escape our life, we go fishing to live our life!
    Targeted fish
    Gilt-head (Seabream)
    Gilt-head (Seabream)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Seabass (European)
    European Seabass
    Bluefish
    Bluefish
    Dentex
    Dentex
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Bream (Black)
    Black Bream
    Common Pandora
    Common Pandora
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
  • Private trip
    Half day tuna fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Jun 1
    US $427
    The raw power of nature calls you to test your fishing skills. Trust our team to find the biggest catch for you. Because after all, this is a Big Game of fishing. Contact us at Tira Fishing Team, we guarantee unforgettable fishing memories in the most beautiful parts of Kvarner Bay! The fastest-swimming agile predator in the Adriatic sea is a king of adrenaline fishing experience! It's time for Tuna, It's time for YOU to play the BIG GAME!
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Albacore)
    Albacore Tuna
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
  • Private trip
    Full day tuna fishing
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Jun 1
    US $853
    The raw power of nature calls you to test your fishing skills. Trust our team to find the biggest catch for you. Because after all, this is a Big Game of fishing. Contact us at Tira Fishing Team, we guarantee unforgettable fishing memories in the most beautiful parts of Kvarner Bay! The fastest-swimming agile predator in the Adriatic sea is a king of adrenaline fishing experience! It's time for Tuna, It's time for YOU to play the BIG GAME!
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Albacore)
    Albacore Tuna
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
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FAQs about Tira Fishing & Boat Charter

Tira Fishing & Boat Charter offers the following trips to customers:
  • €400 per group - Half day fishing (bottom&freeline) (4 hours)
  • €400 per group - Half day tuna fishing (4 hours)
  • €800 per group - Full day tuna fishing (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Tira Fishing & Boat Charter, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Tira Fishing & Boat Charter include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (We are using live baits in fishing as needed, especially in night fishing on tuna.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (by agreement with the guest)
  • Snacks (On our fishing trips we have snacks on board (chips, salted sticks and various other snacks) that are included in the price of the trip.)
  • Drinks (On our trips we have water, mineral water, coca cola, juice and beer; drinks are included in the price of the trip.)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License
  • Lunch (if it is a trip of several hours)

Tira Fishing & Boat Charter offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Tira Fishing & Boat Charter offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Tira Fishing & Boat Charter include:
  • Bonito
  • Bream (Black)
  • Common Pandora
  • Dentex
  • Gilt-head (Seabream)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Mackerel (Atlantic)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Scorpionfish
  • Seabass (European)

Meet the Captain

Renato Franko
Bakarac, Croatia
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
7 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2023
As a sea lover, fishing, and my hometown Bakarac I have been fascinated by its Tuna observation posts and the stories they tell since I was a child. The love grew with me so I started researching and developing the idea of recreating Tuna fishing in the way it was done years ago and in 2015 I organized the first simulation of Tuna fishing the old-fashioned way. This event called "Tira, Tira!" expanded in the following years and became recognized as one of the most significant summer events in the area. In 2018 it was recognized by the Association of Croatian Travel Agencies and the magazine "Way to Croatia" and we received the award Simply the Best for the creativity of the event, which with its content enriches the tourist offer of the local community and nurtures customs. With the development of "Tira" my desire for real fishing for big fish only grew stronger so for the last few years I have been competing with my team in Big Game competitions as a member of the BigOm club from Omišalj, Krk, and for the last couple of seasons I have been the holder of the national fishing quota for big fish. I live by the sea and with the sea so I set sail all year round, fishing according to season.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bonito Bonito
Bream (Black) Black Bream
Common Pandora Common Pandora
Dentex Dentex

Boat specs

Arvor (Pilothouse) originally built in 2009. Powered by a 150HP Cummins engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 23 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Snorkeling Equipment
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
We are using live baits in fishing as needed, especially in night fishing on tuna.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
by agreement with the guest
Snacks
On our fishing trips we have snacks on board (chips, salted sticks and various other snacks) that are included in the price of the trip.
Drinks
On our trips we have water, mineral water, coca cola, juice and beer; drinks are included in the price of the trip.
First Mate
Fishing License
Lunch
if it is a trip of several hours

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
with the presence of parents
You Keep Catch
in agreement with the captain
Crew Keeps Catch
usually the guest always gets his share
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Bank Transfer

Recent fishing reports

Night bottom longline fishing
Night bottom longline fishing
March 25, 2024
A great night with guys who enjoyed night fishing during the full moon with longline on hake fish.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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The "Big Tuna"

VERIFIED   Half day tuna fishing on October 16, 2023
Wanted to get my dad out on the sea to catch a fish since he is used to lake/river fishing in Minnesota. Capt. Renato didn’t...
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Stefan B.
Zagreb, Croatia
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Full day Trip with Renato

VERIFIED   Full day tuna fishing on July 19, 2023
It was amazing. We drove out at night and after 1 hour we catched our 40kilo+ tuna. It gave us an short, intense fight. After...
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Carina H.
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Einmaliges Erlebnis!

VERIFIED   Half day fishing (bottom&freeline) on July 21, 2023
Ich hatte mit Capitan Renato einen Fishing Trip der Superlative! Hier wird nicht nur auf den Fischer, sondern auch auf...
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Tuna Fishing

VERIFIED   Full day tuna fishing on September 18, 2023
Today I went tuna fishing with this great boat, it was a very nice day, great captain, very good fishing equipment.Unfortunately...
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Kay H.
Cunewalde, Germany
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full day tuna fishing on August 16, 2023
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