New England Tuna Charters - Tuna Fishing Massachusetts

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Gloucester, Massachusetts has been one of the hottest Tuna fishing ports on the east coast for decades, and the ideal location for New England tuna charters. Some of the largest tuna, to over 1000lbs, have been caught within 3 miles of Gloucester. The current around Cape Ann forms an eddie that creates a breeding ground for herring, the favorite food of Tuna. Gloucester, MA is also close to Jefferys Ledge, which has historically held the most and the largest Tuna, making tuna fishing in Massachusetts some of the best in the world.

Tuna range from 35 lbs to over 1000 lbs. The record for a Tuna is over 1400 lbs!

Tuna can be caught by trolling custom made Squid bars at just the right speed or setting baits to the right depths.

The Kayman Too is a New England tuna charter boat outfitted with Penn 130 Big game International reels and custom bent butt rods for Giants. Also Shimano 2sp 50 series stand up rods for smaller Tuna.

Last Year the Kayman Too had a 90% success rate in landing Tuna!

The best time for Tuna fishing in Massachusetts varies year to year. Late July is good with August through Oct usually being the best.

All the Tuna north of Cape Cod are Bluefin Tuna. They are a federally regulated fish that limits change on frequently. Federal regulations for the possession limits of Tuna change regularly. Please call the Captain for details before your next New England tuna charter.

School Tuna

School Tuna have made a big comeback in the last 5 years. These fish can be seen on the surface smashing bait. They have been seen in harbors and to 50 miles offshore. in the last few years. Tuna are the strongest fish in the Atlantic Ocean, and our New England tuna charters specialize in catching these awesome fish!

Trolling lures are usually the most productive way to fish for school tuna. Top water lures skip across the water behind the boat, when the fish hit the lure it is like a big explosion in the water!

School tuna range from 40 lbs to over 200 lbs. Average school tuna have been around 100 lbs.

Penn 80s internationals and Shimano 50 Series stand up gear are used when fishing for School Tuna.

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