So what makes this time of year so spectacular for bluefin tuna fishing. Our salt and fresh water coastlines offer a variety of sport fishing experiences for both avid anglers and beginners. We provide all of the necessary tuna fishing gear on our thrilling full day nova scotia tuna fishing charters. Weve hosted tuna charters for some of the fishing industrys leading names, such as. Now book your tuna charter today and come catch a monster with us. See why bluefin tuna fishing has exploded in popularity on canadas eastern. Boyds bluefin tuna charters is an antigonish owned and operated bluefin tuna charter, operating from cribbons point, nova scotia. Recordsetting bluefin tuna hauled in by nova scotia girl. When fishing for bluefin tuna, theres no better place to start than the same place that holds the world record for this fish aulds cove, nova scotia. Id say it was the number one highlight, but nova scotia itself gets that distinction. The province of nova scotia is responsible for issuing atlantic salmon licences.
Lakes in nova scotia are stocked with many fish species including american eel american shad atlantic salmon brown trout bullhead lake trout pickerel rainbow trout smallmouth bass striped bass white perch whitefish yellow perch. The bluefin tuna season in prince edward island runs july 20 october 31. In recent years, anglers are still catching record bluefin tuna off nova scotia. Nova scotia tuna charters sport fishing antigonish, nova. During this time, anglers can pull in fish between 300 and 1200 pounds. To get you started, weve put together a list of some of the top places to go. Macdougall bluefin tuna charters is the premier catch and release chartering operation based out of cribbons point harbour, antigonish, ns. Bluefins and other tuna species in general are a migratory species that are constantly on. You will be able to land a giant bluefin from nova scotia from waters that are not deeper than 200 ft. Nova scotia tuna charters sport fishing antigonish. They specialize in private charters for bluefin tuna but also offer private customized tours such as sightseeing, mackerel fishing, whale watching, sunset. World record tuna canso updated 2020 prices canada. Boyds bluefin tuna charters is a familyrun charter business with a long history of fishing, going back several generations.
Join the macinnis family on board cfv carrie anne ii for an unforgettable biggame fishing experience. Book your trip with the best papagayo fishing charter company. Some of the most epic footage from our trip to nova scotia, pei, canada. Nova scotia offers some great fishing on its 5348 lakes. The igfa alltackle record bluefin tuna just four pounds shy of 1,500 was caught off nova scotia. Fisheries and oceans canada is responsible for the management of atlantic salmon in nova scotia. Nova scotia is canadian big game fishings best kept secret. Join captain andrew rankin, a third generation fisherman with 37 years of experience and h. Eryn jacobsen caught this 911pounder in september 2011 on 50poundclass tackle using herring as bait. Approximately 80,000 anglers participated in sportfishing in 2014.
A 170pounder yellowfin is a big one in any book, but on a popper. Antigonish, nova scotia bluefin tuna charters tuna fishing. This is your tour, your way, so you dream it and well make it happen. Scotia bluefin tuna charters box 82 antigonish, ns b2g 2l7. Ive been fishing out of antigonish, nova scotia for the past 30 years. Nova scotia fishing reports, maps and spots sportfish junkies. Northumberland bluefin tuna charters antigonish all. The cover of my book on nova scotia this fisherman caught a 977pound tuna in 1950. Big game fishing in nova scotia and pei where world record tuna await.
The coastal waters off halifax harbour are teeming with diverse fish species, but finding the biggest catches far from shore takes local knowledge. World record tuna charters bluefin tuna fishing charters nova. Feel the adrenaline rush of battling some of the biggest game in the atlantic oceanthe giant bluefin tuna. This footage was taken off the coast of southwestern nova scotia by matt hemeon and edited by lynn hemeon of thanks goes out to. For an optimal bluefin tuna fishing experience, time of day varies based on feeding habits of the bluefin. Nova scotia bluefin tuna charters click here to edit subtitle. Hes fished all over the world, including the dominican republic, costa rica, mexico, the caribbean, bahamas, and the entire east coast of the us. Since the waters off our coast are prime tuna fishing.
The canadian maritimes of prince edward island and nova scotia. Bluefin tuna season best prince edward island tuna fishing. Response from nstunagal, owner at giant bluefin tuna charters. The companys 38 fishing boat was made for nova scotia fishing. Nova scotia has an incredible fishery for giant bluefin tuna. Or, venture off our coast in search of the giant bluefin tuna, which attracts sportfishers from around. Nova scotias 6,700 lakes, 100 rivers and 7,400 kilometers of coastline. Northumberland bluefin tuna charters antigonish all you. Current world record holder for bluefin tuna at 1496 lbs by ken fraser. Florida waterways fishing in nova scotia coastal angler.
Set out on the bay of fundy from digby, ns, campobello island, nb or st. The glory days of bluefin tuna fishing have returned to pei, so dont wait to book your adventure today with peis premiere tuna fishing charter outfit tonys tuna fishing. Our seasons run from august to october and if you want to start your adventures, start here by booking with us and well take it from there. John gavin and his wife chandra offer visitors the opportunity to peek inside the life of a traditional fishing family in nova.
Every year, from august through october, the cooler north atlantic waters meet with the warm eddies from the gulf stream, creating the perfect conditions for monster gamefish to thrive. Book your trip today and catch your world record size tuna. Where dfo is responsible for implementing obligations under land claims agreements, the ifmp will be implemented in a manner consistent with these obligations. May 16, 2019 ever wonder where the top destinations are for catching tuna. Pei is known for anne of green gables, friendly people, delicious lobster and. Exciting bluefin tuna adventures in the northumberland strait and southern gulf of st lawrence. Prince edward island bluefin tuna fishing in nova scotia is primarily regarded as. Aside from the cold water salmonids were so fond of, there are also excellent fishing opportunities in nova scotia for bass, pickerel, shad, stripped bass and any number of saltwater species from flounder to tuna to shark.
Giant bluefin tuna fishing charters providing the best tuna fishing in the world. You will be deepsea fishing from a boat skippered by one of the very best bluefin tuna charters out there. Prince edward island bluefin tuna fishing canada sportquest. These exceptional fish swim from the gulf of mexico every year and move through the northumberland strait each fall. Minutes from nova scotia s cabot trail, we fish every day where the 1496 pound world record tuna was caught. Book your pei bluefin tuna fishing or lobstercharter today. You will be fishing with heavy tackle, designed for the mighty bluefin tuna. Best pei tuna fishing charters scott bruce tuna charters. Cast your line for speckled, rainbow and brown trout, smallmouth bass, whiteyellow perch, chain pickerel, mackerel, and atlantic salmon at various times throughout the year. One of the most experienced captains you can find in the area is captain allan anderson with anderson strait fisheries. A bluefin tuna charter experience one will likely never forget. May 30, 2014 in recent years, anglers are still catching record bluefin tuna off nova scotia.
Born and raised on the waters off northern nova scotia, mark and rob have been learning the techniques of bluefin tuna fishing since they were old enough to hold a rod. Designed and built for chasing down bluefins, shes the perfect base for stalking the blue waters. The day consists of a continental breakfast as we head out to sea, a light. Dawn treader tuna charters bluefin tuna fishing charters nova. Typical sport fishing excursions last between three and four hours. Bluefins and other tuna species in general are a migratory species that are constantly on the move. Tuna charters offer day trips to the fishing grounds for the opportunity to fight giant bluefin tuna on board a local fishing boat, through the hook and release program. The largest bluefin tuna ever caught and recorded was in the northumberland strait and weighed 1496 pounds.
Looking for fishing charters in nova scotia, canada. Giant bluefin tuna charters antigonish 2020 all you. Bluefin tuna season runs through late summer and early fall each year. Giant bluefin tuna charters antigonish 2020 all you need. Experience the worlds best giant bluefin tuna fishing. Good friend ken is listed in the guinness book of world records for having. Captain james coane has over 3 decades of tournament, charter, and commercial fishing experience. Captain dan macdougall is a third generation fisherman with a career spanning close to 40 years. The northern coast of nova scotia is most notable for the largest concentration of bluefin tuna in the world. Most of the boats that are allowed to run charters guarantee that their clients will hook the fish of a lifetime.
Hauling in a large fish in the 1950s stacking dry cod for shipment this old abandoned fishing boat in nova scotia probably had many great tales. Pei deep sea fishing prince edward island is a beautiful province off the coast of nova scotia in eastern canada. Prince edward island bluefin tuna fishing in nova scotia is primarily regarded as the best fishing experience in the world. Giant bluefin tuna charters antigonish 2020 all you need to.
Book a vacation rental in these top fishing spots vrbo. During the season our boat, the seas the breeze, is ready for a tuna fishing experience which cannot be rivaled charters can be booked for anywhere between one and five days. With 7,600 km of saltwater coastline, 6,700 lakes, and 100 rivers, there are seemingly neverending opportunities to fish in the province. Well take care of you from the moment you arrive until we take you back to dry land. We fish out of north lake, pei known as the tuna capital of the world one of the few places you can catch a pound and greater bluefin tuna only a few short miles off shore. Minutes from nova scotias cabot trail, we fish every day where the 1496 pound world record tuna was caught. Nova scotias 6,700 lakes, 100 rivers and 7,400 kilometers of coastline offer incredible opportunities for angling enthusiasts.
Fall salmon fishing on the way20150917 when the air becomes fresh and the leaves to turn a mosaic of colours, atlantic salmon return to many rivers across nova scotia. The best fishing spots in the world for tuna fishfishme. Ive enjoyed a lot of success fishing lobster, groundfish, scallops, herring and especially bluefin tuna which ive been. Dawn treader tuna charters bluefin tuna fishing charters. Top bluefin tuna catches ever sport fishing magazine. Canada, tucked in close to the shared northeast coastline of nova scotia and new brunswick. Relax with friends, sit back and enjoy a nova scotia sensory journey. Here are 10 of the best spots in the world to catch big tuna. Scotia bluefin tuna charters, hwy 337, antigonish, ns 2020.
Catch your giant on our giant bluefin tuna charters. Mar 10, 2016 the bluefin tuna season in prince edward island runs july 20 october 31. Tuna charters nova scotia association, antigonish, ns 2020. The tuna fishing season in nova scotia lasts for some time and during this period the largest specimens are usually spotted and landed during the late summer months and during the early fall. Dec 31, 2012 this footage was taken off the coast of southwestern nova scotia by matt hemeon and edited by lynn hemeon of thanks goes out to. Or you could book yourself a vacation rental closer to the coast and arrange a deepsea fishing charter. World record of giant bluefin tuna 1496 lbs ken fraser. This canadian province has 100 rivers and literally thousands of lakes where you can go after salmon, trout, and bassamong many others. If youre keen to see fish up to, and over, pounds smashing baits off the surface, c.
The definitive book dedicated to the exciting world of giant bluefin tuna fishing. Best pei deep sea fishing scott bruce tuna charters. Nova scotia is an ideal vacation destination for freshwater and saltwater anglers alike. Canadian atlantic bluefin tuna thunnus thynnus nafo fishing areas 3klnop, 4rstvwx and 5yz 2017 foreword. Dawn treader tuna charters giant bluefin tuna fishing. Drop by and pick up a copy of our brochure listing the details of our 20 registered captains and some great info on the fantastic bluefin tuna fishing in beautiful nova scotia, canada. Tuna charters nova scotia association world class tuna.
Captain stevie and his crew have more than 50 years combined experience fishing bluefin tuna in nova scotia, prince edward island and rhode island. World record bluefin tuna charters offer the best bluefin tuna fishing. We have all the new school ways to catch these giant bluefin tuna. Dawn treader tuna charters giant bluefin tuna fishing charters.
Nova scotia tuna charters sport fishing antigonish, nova scotia. Some of the most epic footage from our trip to nova scotia, canada. Giant bluefin tuna charter canada big game fishing nova scotia. If youre keen to see fish up to, and over, pounds smashing baits off the surfa. Tuna fish sportfishing offers exciting charter fishing at the gulf of papagayo, costa rica. This is a full day of fishing, catch and release only, targeting one of the most sought after big game fish in the world, the giant atlantic bluefin tuna, which average 700 pounds off the coast of northeastern nova scotia. The alewife is found in rivers and lakes along the eastern coast of north america, from newfoundland to north carolina, and the adults live in coastal marine waters 56 to 110 m 180 to 350 ft deep. Commercial and recreational fishing for bluefin tuna around canada is strictly regulated. More detail can be found on summer and fall salmon fishing in the left hand menu. Hes run a lobster gear since the age of 18 and acquired his bluefin tuna license in 1980.
John gavin and his wife chandra offer visitors the opportunity to peek inside the life of a traditional fishing family in nova scotia. Towards the middle of june comes the first sighting, by the end of august the waters are teeming with giant bluefin tuna. Scotia bluefin tuna charters tuna charters nova scotia. Scotia bluefin tuna charters adventure of a lifteime. Canadian atlantic bluefin tuna nafo fishing areas 3klnop. Nothing less than class fishing rods are used in our state of the art fighting chair, the ultimate in strength and dependability.
Cast your line gear and bait provided and reel in the catch. Scott bruce tuna charters is located in prince edward island, off the coast of nova scotia, canada. Spacious and with a large deck, up to 6 anglers to move around the boat freely while battling tuna. Here, you dont just charter a fishing trip, you experience the ultimate fishing adventure. Nova scotia tuna ocean city fishing report fishingbooker. On this deepsea fishing expedition, cruise out into deep waters as your captain sheds light on the nova scotia fishing industry.
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