Boston Bluefin Tuna Fishing:

The Bluefin Tuna is one of the most sought after game fish in Boston.

Fish season and fishing regulations:

The fishing season for Bluefin Tuna is from June to October. Usually you will find schools of Bluefin Tuna raning in sizes from 27 to 73 inches. Bluefin that are over 73 inches can weight as much as 1200lbs! All fish that are larger than 73 inches will be the property of the boat and any fish under 73 inches can be filleted and taken home with you.

Fishing methods used:
The Bluefin Tuna is largely caught using Trolling Squid Bars. Various Lures and Daisy Chains may also be used to catch this fish. Chumming, Chunk Bait and Live Bait are often used to lure these fish to the hook. Tuna Jigging and Popping methods are also very popular in Boston. These are all Big Game rods and reels with weights of 100 pounds and having customized stand up rods in them. Most of the time baits and lures are used to catch the Bluefin Tuna fish.

Particular locations:
The Bluefin Tuna is largely found in Massachusetts Bay, Cape and Cod Bay, Tillies Bank, Stellwagon Bank, Jefferies Ledge, Middle Bank in Boston as well as Wildcat etc. These areas represent the largest concentrations of the Bluefin Tuna fish and so fishing in these regions will mean large catches for you.

Weather conditions:
While fishing for the Bluefin Tuna in Boston you will likely come across typical offshore conditions and seas. The climate will be characteristic of Fall and Spring Summer seasons.

Associations:
The Bluefin Tuna in Boston has a very well known association called the East Coast Tuna Association.