Bluefin Tuna Fishing Charters
Gloucester MA

Tuna fishing is a specialty of Captain Gary, who has been giant bluefin tuna fishing since the ’70’s, and owner/captain of Tuna Hunter, Gloucester MA, since 1984. Gary’s tuna landings span the eastern seaboard. Tuna Hunter is a consistent highliner through the years, as this is Gary’s focus and passion.

Giant bluefin tuna fishing is like big game hunting. Careful selection of the fishing spot, knowledge and research of the tuna paths, migration routes, feeding patterns and habits, selection of the right bait and presentation for the day’s lighting, weather and sea conditions, all are part of the hunt for a hungry, mighty giant bluefin.

A giant strike is like hooking into a Volkswagon on the highway – bluefin tuna fish do not nibble! Anglers fight giant bluefin tuna for as long a one’s arm will turn. Able anglers take turns to keep strong muscle on the fish, while Captain Gary handles Tuna Hunter for optimal action and efficiency.

The Tuna Hunter crew pull in a 920 pound bluefin tuna.

The excitement and energy in the air from strike to tail wrap,

to boating the fish is awesome! This is Wicked Tuna, with class.

check out our gallery for more images!

Bluefin Tuna Fishing Highlights:

Offshore fishing trip, 15-30+ miles, depending on where best fishing is that day.
Heavy Tackle for Giants, or Light Tackle for School Bluefin. We carry all sizes of professional tackle, fly rods to Penn 130s. Check out the Matsuura tuna reel – awesome.
Kite fishing for tuna, wind willing. It’s an awesome hit!
Best Gloucester tuna fishing is July through October, but each year is different. We’ll be there – will you?
Giant Bluefin tuna fishing is by kite, chumming or trolling, anchored or drifting, depending on what produces best on that day. We are prepared for it all.
May encounter Sharks, Cod and Haddock, Whales and Bluefin Tuna

Full Day: Bluefin Tuna Fishing

$ 1600

up to six persons

9-10 hrs
usually depart 5:00 AM

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Marathon Day: Bluefin Tuna Fishing

$ 1950

up to six persons

12 hrs
usually depart 5:00 AM

Overnight Multi-Day Trips

based on availability

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Tuna over 73″ are the boat’s property due to federal permitting.

Charters who land a Giant Tuna (over 73 inches) may receive 20% of the fish sale price up to the cost of the charter.

Bluefin tuna of any size may only be retained according to the NMFS regulations in effect on the day of your charter.

As of July 1, 2024, giant bluefin tuna, 73 ” and over, may only be sold on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. On all other days giant bluefin wil be tagged and released. Bluefin under 73″ may be retained by the charter, according to the latest NMFS HMS regulations in effect on the day of your charter.

*Prices do not include 20% Mate’s tip for service provided.

Bluefin tuna of any size ~ giant, school, large school, medium and large medium ~ may only be retained if National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) regulations in effect on the day of your charter allow.
NMFS regulations change from year to year, and typically change within the tuna season to meet quotas and protect the species. We must abide by the latest NMFS regulations.
For the latest NMFS Bluefin Tuna, HMS Permit regulations at https://hmspermits.noaa.gov/news