Fishing Charters in Florida

Browse fishing charters in Florida that can help you catch blackfin tuna.

Nauti Girl Sportfishing

Palm Bay, FL

Captain Scott has been fishing Sebastian Inlet and the Space & treasure Coast since he moved here in 2002. But this is how his story started out, he saw the movie "Jaws" in June 1975 and found his calling, He started fishing along the Carolina coast and Gulf Stream at the age of 13. He fished around the world for 12 years in the US Navy, where he earned his 100 ton USCG Masters License. In 1993 in Port Aransas, Texas he was mentored by Captain Reese Green of Bill Buster's Sportfishing and he later went on to win some of the biggest fishing tournaments in the world. Island Mooring Pro Billfish Tournament 1993 and 1994 1997 Watermelon Classic Billfish Tournament 1997 Poco Bueno Blue Marlin Classic Texas Invitational Fishing Tournament 1995 Texas Women’s Anglers Tournament 1998 & 1999 Sharkey’s Pro Big Shark Tournament 1997-2000 Port Aransas Boatman “Deep Sea Round Up” 1997, 1999 and 2000 2007 Orange Beach Pro Billfish Tournament 2008 North Carolina Wahoo Shoot-Out He started Pure Pleasure Fishing in 1995 and ran it until 2003, when he moved to Melbourne, Florida and honed his skills on fishing Florida’s East Coast. Captain Scott is one of the world's top big shark fishing captains, having caught huge great whites, tiger sharks, mako sharks, bull sharks, hammerheads, blacktips, spinners and many more species. Captain Scott has caught 8 different species of billfish around the world, loves trolling and tuna fishing, bottom fishing, jigging and deep dropping. Captain Scott has caught 4 grander fish in his life (black marlin, mako shark, tiger shark and a great white). He has over a thousand + fish greater than 100 pounds boated under his skillful watch from wahoo, to blue and yellowfin tuna, thousands of sharks and many a blue marlin. Captain Scott is just missing a spearfish for his bucket list. Scott is a power production electrical engineer University of Texasand proud Long Horn. He works US Government civil service for the USAF with a TS-SCI Clearance and is retiring soon to pursue his love of fishing one last time. We are a veteran-owned company and offer Veteran and Military discounts

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Palm Bay, FL

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Playtime Sportfishing

5(1)Top Rated

Experience the thrill of kite fishing, a specialized technique that uses a kite with release clips to suspend live bait right on the water's surface. This presentation keeps the bait struggling in distress, making it irresistible to surface-feeding predators like Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, and Wahoo.

Blackfin TunaKing MackerelMahi-Mahi

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Best Time to Catch Blackfin Tuna

Blackfin Tuna can be caught year-round in Boynton Beach. Right now in April, activity is moderate.

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Seasonal Activity Chart

Current Status: fair

Moderate activity. Blackfin Tuna can be caught but may require more effort and local knowledge.

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Chasing Blackfin Tuna off Boynton Beach is a game of understanding the Atlantic's currents and the bait they bring. This area's proximity to the Gulf Stream makes it a prime location, especially when the water warms up in late spring through summer. Look for temperature breaks and weed lines, as these often hold schools of tuna feeding on smaller baitfish. Natural presentations are key; pilchards and small jigs that mimic local forage work well. Don't be afraid to experiment with depth, as these fish will move up and down the water column depending on temperature and current. A local tip: the Boynton Beach Inlet can be a hotspot as tuna move in and out with the tides, but be mindful of strong currents. Also, check local reports for recent sargassum weed sightings, as these floating mats can hold massive schools of Blackfin.