Cape Cod Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charters

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Top Bluefin Tuna Fishing in Cape Cod

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25 ft

up to 5

Shared (6hr)
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Fishing Business Sportfishing will guide you throughout Cape Cod and the South Coast of Massachusetts and put you on top of the hottest bite. This family-friendly company is run and operated by two brothers, Captains Matt and Ben Maher, who were both born
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US $300
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34 ft

up to 6

Full Day Trip – Tuna
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Head off from Cape Cod to some of the most productive offshore waters around. You'll reel in huge Bluefin Tuna to take home for a tasty meal, as well as getting the chance to battle it out against some Sharks. This 8-hour trip provides excellent gaming opportunities, not to mention a fantastic prize at the end. Quoted trip cost does not include an additional fuel surcharge.
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Price for up to 6 people
US $1,700
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42 ft

up to 6

Fat 2na Willy’s Fishing Charters offers a range of exciting trips out of Hyannis, Massachusetts. With a great boat and an experienced crew, they are ready to tackle the best fish of the season and have the flexibility to help you achieve that catch
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US $800
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35 ft

up to 6

Full Day Trip
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This full-day trip gives you enough time to head out offshore in the pursuit of those big game fish, such as strong Bluefin Tuna or aggressive Blue Shark. The hunt depends on the season, so you may also be after Striped Bass, Cod, or Bluefish. Bring your snacks and drinks, everything else is provided.
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,325

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25 ft

up to 4

Full Day Trip - Combo (MAX 4)
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On this trip, you will be able to combine Tuna and Striped Bass fishing. Flounder are also around! The list of your potential catches will depend on what the season brings.
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,400
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24 ft

up to 6

Sea Dog Fishing Team and Charters specializes in putting both seasoned fishermen and novice anglers on the best bite on Cape Cod’s waters! Partner up with USCG-licensed captain, Paul Spear, and explore this area’s local bountiful fisheries. Th
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US $450

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26 ft

up to 4

Full Day – Offshore (3 MAX)
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For your comfort and safety we limit this charter to 3 PASSENGERS MAXIMUM. For larger offshore groups please check out the listing for our big qnd fast 32’ Andros listed under Got Stryper Adventure Charters. Want to go after Bluefin Tuna, Haddock, Cod, Pollock, and more? Then this offshore trip is for you! Pack drinks, snacks, lunch, and everything else will be provided on the boat. For you safety we do not recommend bringing children under 12 offshore.
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Price for up to 4 people
US $1,800

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32 ft

up to 6

 
Provincetown
10 Hour – Bluefin Tuna with Combo
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This Trip is For only 4 fisherman max 1- 4 only max pls , This longer trip is a true inshore or offshore adventure on the famous Odysea. Catching blues or mackeral for Giant Tuna bait to start the day . Spend 10 hours in total or on the water and have an amazing fishing experience with Captain Ralph, as seen on National Geographic's TV series "Wicked Tuna" seasons 1, 2, 3, and 8! If Tuna fishing is slow or by design, we can combine it with trolling Bass and Blue. We dont catch giant tuna every trip .
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Price for up to 6 people
US $2,000
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28 ft

up to 6

Full Day Trip – Offshore
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Jigging and popping for Bluefin Tuna east of Chatham.
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,500
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25 ft

up to 6

Full Day Trip
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An 8-hour inshore or offshore trip. Inshore targets Striped bass, Summer flounder(Fluke), Black Seabass, etc. Offshore targets Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Cod.
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,000

Bluefin Tuna Fishing in Cape Cod

Bluefin Tuna are the most important game fish in Cape Cod. People have been Tuna fishing in Cape Cod for centuries and local guides bring generations of experience to every bluewater battle. What makes the Cape Cod Bluefin action special is that many of the best fishing grounds are within reach from shore. Huge Schools of 100 lb Tuna chase Herring and Squid into the sheltered waters of the cape every summer. This gives you four water-boiling months of big Bluefin action in what is already one of the most popular vacation spots in the Northeast. 

Fishing Seasons

The Bluefin Tuna season kicks off in late June with the Hyannis Tuna Fest. This is one of the most important events of the summer, with over $100,000 in prizes and some serious competition. Don’t think it’s all over in July though! As the summer goes on and the waters get warmer, the fishing just gets better and better. Cape Cod Tuna fishing doesn’t peak until early fall, and you can still find big fish into October.

Fishing Spots

Cape Cod’s most famous big game battlefield is Stellwagen Bank. Found just north of the cape, this is the traditional summer home of charter boats and huge fish. The area is an easy cruise from Provincetown and Truro and is well within reach of towns further up the cape. Stellwagen Bank is also just over an hour from Boston, which can make fishing pressure high in the busy summer season.
 
As summer draws on, the sheltered waters of the Massachusetts Bay start to get too warm for Bluefin. The fish head out east and south to more distant fishing grounds, which get seriously good as you go into fall. Spots like Crab Ledge and Regal Sword see some of the biggest action of the season in September, with huge pelagic Sharks joining in on the feeding frenzy.

Fishing Techniques

The two main ways to target Bluefin are trolling and jigging. Most captains will use dressed baits on spreader bars to maximize your chances of finding fish, but trolling individual, live mackerel can also get you on great catches when the bite’s hot. If you don’t fancy trolling, or if the fish are too deep to notice, you can always crack out the jigs. Soft plastics like RonZ lures work like a charm on the surface, and all-metal jigs can be just as effective for vertical jigging. Either way, you’ll need a heavy braided leader and plenty of drag if you want a chance of bringing them in.

Need to Know

As of January 2018, you can only keep one Bluefin per vessel, and it’s worth noting that fish measuring over 7 feet will be kept by the boat.
Bluefin Tuna
  • Size200 to 600lbs
  • Food ValueExcellent
  • Game QualitiesExcellent
  • HabitatsOffshore

Cape Cod Bluefin Tuna Fishing Seasons

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Seasonality

Bluefin Tuna fishing in Cape Cod varies moderately throughout the year. High season is August to September. Low season is January to April and November to December. There is no closed season.

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What anglers said about Bluefin Tuna Fishing in Cape Cod

Max G.
Max G.
Reviewed Half Day - Stripers & Bluefish (AM)
July fishing trip
5/5
The best day on the water you could possibly ask for. Whales, seals, dolphins, and 800 lb bluefin tuna blasting baiting into the air. Best charter on the cape.
West W.
West W.
Reviewed Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
July fishing trip
5/5
Alan was great! No Bluefin tuna but as an angler it can be tough. We did catch a 400lb Salmon Shark that was a lot of fun
Ronald P.
Ronald P.
Reviewed Half Day Trip–Striped Bass/Bluefish
July 2025
5/5
Great trip! Thank you to Captain Caulin for sharing your knowledge with the family! A slow start ended with a BANG! Highly recommend to anyone looking to put some fish on the deck!
Robert G.
Robert G.
Reviewed Half Day Trip (AM)
Jason
5/5
Captain Jason was very friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating. Would recommend him highly and would go again
Jeanne C.
Jeanne C.
Reviewed 4 hour late morning
Capt Tyler is great
5/5
Captain Tyler had a lot of patience with all of us on the boat who were very inexperienced. He took the time to show us how to work the reels, how to cast, and how to squid! it was a most memorable experience and a lot of fun.