Blackfin Tuna

Blackfin Tuna fishing off Melbourne, Florida, offers year-round opportunities, but the cooler months often see an increase in activity. These tuna school up and can be targeted through various methods, including trolling, chunking, and live baiting. Focus your efforts around offshore structure like reefs, wrecks, and sea mounts. Look for birds diving, as this is a telltale sign of feeding activity. Chumming can be highly effective in drawing tuna to your boat. Live pilchards or threadfin herring are excellent baits. Keep an eye on your electronics for schools of baitfish; the tuna won't be far behind. Port Canaveral is a major departure point for offshore fishing charters and private boats alike, providing easy access to the Blackfin Tuna grounds.