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Blackfin Tuna Fishing in Islamorada A bent rod, any month
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Blackfin tuna bite every month off Islamorada, which makes them the fish to book for a bent rod any time of year. They hold on the humps, so plan a three-quarter day on the Hatteras, $1,975.
- Best seasonYear-round
- How you fish itLive bait & vertical jigs over the humps
- BoatPoppa Wahoo, 55' Hatteras
The humps are Islamorada's ace card: seamounts that force current upward and stack bait, tuna, amberjack, and everything that eats them. Blackfin live there year round, which makes this a dependable offshore fight in any month.
You fish live bait and vertical jigs, and a blackfin pulls far above its weight. Fresh tuna handed to you in a bag at the dock is about as fresh as fish gets.
Pair it with the season
Tuna trips stack beautifully with whatever else is running: mahi in summer, sailfish and kings in winter. Tell the captain what you want in the box and the day gets built around it.
Ready to book?
From $1,975 Three-quarter or full day, up to 6 guests
Blackfin off these decks
Questions first? Call or text (954) 326-7360
Quick answers
Are blackfin tuna really year-round?
Yes. The humps hold blackfin every month. Size and numbers ebb and flow, but there is always a tuna bite to work.
What do blackfin fight like?
Like a fish twice their size. Short, brutal runs straight down. First-time offshore anglers love the fight.
Can we eat the catch that night?
Yes. Your catch is cleaned at the dock, and blackfin sashimi that evening is a Keys rite of passage.
