Marblehead Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charters

Bluefin Tuna Policy: All Bluefin Tuna caught are the property of the boat, Bluefin over 73" will be sold and the proceeds returned to the boat. Fish under 73" that are allowed by regulations to retain will be shared by shared charter clients. You will go up to 40 miles offshore to the hottest spots and test your angling skills. This trip is up to 4 anglers only. 20% gratuity expected for the first mate.

This extended full-day trip gives you a chance of a lifetime to hook and catch giant Bluefin Tuna. You will head up to 20 miles offshore and fish for 10-12 hours.

The all-day trip allows you to travel to the fishing grounds further offshore without sacrificing any fishing time. This will get you to some deeper waters where you can get a chance to hook some seriously big fish!

Go after the strongest fish in the ocean and fulfill a lifelong dream. Fighting these giants is a lot of work a lot of time and a lot of fun! Additionally, we occasionally hook up to large species of Shark and see whales. The trip starts early in the morning, this is a long day of fishing. Plan on 10+ hours – trips have gone from before sun up to after sunset. We usually hook up with fish in the 300-1000lb category.

On this trip, you will target Striped Bass. You will fish mainly using live Mackerel that you catch at the beginning of the trip. Trolling is also another option that has proven successful. These fish put up a tremendous fight and are also great on the grill. The captain offers this trip to all experience levels and encourages new anglers to come out and enjoy a day on the water with the crew.

Exploring Gulf of Maine for bluefin tuna.

The City Hawk II has it's federal permit to be able to keep and sell giant bluefin tuna. If your charter comes out on a day where we are able to keep a giant, the boat keeps the fish, and is sold to a licensed dealer. You will be able to keep the tail of the fish, have amazing pictures next to it, and also go home with a small amount of meat from the head steaks, and tail steaks. Generally, the City Hawk II will tuna fish on Stellwagen Bank, or Jeffery's Ledge.

Targeting giant Bluefin Tuna. Tunas caught subject to federal regulations pertaining to specific day of trip.

On this 10-hour trip, you and the crew will be targeting Bluefin, one of the most powerful fish in the ocean. These fish can grow to over 1,000 pounds and reach speeds in excess of 40 miles per hour. During the summer months, Bluefin Tuna floods the waters of Stellwagen Bank and Jefferies Ledge. Come aboard for the chance to battle the fish of a lifetime. Any Tuna over 73" is the property of the boat per federal regulations. Any fish under 73" can be brought home by the charter.

To target Bluefin Tuna, Sharks, groundfish, or Whale watching, requires a longer run to offshore banks. These trips typically require a 45 – 60 minute run to the fishing grounds, and become much more dependent upon favorable weather patterns. However, when conditions are right, offshore trips offer a whole new world of opportunity. Because of the longer run, a 6-hour trip is a minimum, with 8 hours being the norm, and 10 hrs a norm for serious tuna fishing