3rd January 2022. THIS PAGE IS CURRENTLY IN BUILD. Lots of information, photos and video footage coming soon.

TRUE BLUE CHARTERS

Call Steve on 07967 598669
​or email, steve@truebluefishing.co.uk

ATLANTIC
​BLUEFIN
TUNA

Bluefin Adventure 21 (Click here)
On True Blue we have been lucky to have been able to legally target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna for the past two seasons (2020 and 2021) in UK waters. We were able to do this in 2020 as one of only two  tagging vessels for The Thunnus UK Bluefin Tuna Research Programme.  In 2021 we were again tagging Bluefin for Thunnus UK, but were also one of fifteen boats allowed to take fare paying anglers out to catch and tag Bluefin under a pilot CHART Scheme.  (Catch and Release Tagging).
Currently, Nov 2021, unless licensed under a tagging scheme, it is illegal to target Bluefin Tuna in UK waters, but lobbying and campaigns from various individuals and organisations mean that there is a real possibility that a "Catch and Release" fishery may be established here in the UK in due course.
In the meantime, True Blue hopes to be involved with tagging programmes for the foreseeable future and we are already taking bookings for 2022.
​During our 2021 season, 57 days of effort resulted in 147 Bluefin Tuna up to 500lb being caught on True Blue.  Within those 57 days, there were 11 days without a catch, so catching a Bluefin is not guaranteed, but overall our average catch per day was 2.6 fish.
​Thats pretty impressive for anywhere in the world and with a long season, the Bluefin Tuna fishing here in the UK is World Class.

We are very much looking forward to legally targeting Bluefin Tuna again in 2022.
From August, True Blue hopes be one of a small number of UK boats in England that will be legally allowed to take anglers out to catch them. This will be a Catch and Release Tagging Scheme CHART.
If reeling in an Atlantic Bluefin Tuna appeals, then please get in touch. Available dates are on our schedule below.
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Anglers wishing to fish for Bluefin Tuna under the CHART programme will need to comply with the Angler Code of Conduct below. Please download the document, sign it and bring the signed copy with you.

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In 2020 and 2021, True Blue was lucky enough to have been selected by Exeter University and CEFAS to work with the Thunnus UK research programme.  This involved catching and tagging Atlantic Bluefin Tuna in and around Falmouth Bay.
​Details of the programme can be seen by clicking on the link below.
This picture was taken from a report on the BBC's Autumn Watch programme shown on the 6th Nov 20
Click on the links below to visit other websites, videos and articles relating to Bluefin Tuna.
  • Click on the image above to view an interesting film about the CHART 21 programme, made by Tim Macpherson of Saltwater Boat Angling.
BLUEFIN TUNA FISHING 2022
Subject to CHART being approved for 2022, and at the time of writing, that looks likely, we will be offering Bluefin Tuna trips from Mylor Yacht Harbour, Falmouth.
The cost will be £1,200 per day for up to four anglers / guests on board to include all tackle.  A £100 deposit is required to secure each day of charter.  The balance is to be paid once the skipper makes his "Weather Decision" and confirms the trip is ON.
A Bluefin Tuna schedule is below.  Updated as of the 26th April 2022

BLUEFIN TUNA FISHING SCHEDULE 2022

  • BLUEFIN TUNA. AUG 2022
  • BLUEFIN TUNA. SEPT 2022
  • BLUEFIN TUNA. OCT 2022
  • BLUEFIN TUNA NOV 2022 
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22nd to 26th. Fully Booked
27th to 31st, Fully Booked
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1st Fully Booked
2nd Fully Booked
​3rd Not Available. Angling Trust Day.
4th Fully Booked
5th Fully Booked
6th Fully Booked
7th Fully Booked
8th Fully Booked
9th Fully Booked
!0th Fully Booked
11th Fully Booked
​12th to 14th. Fully Booked.
15th / 16th Fully Booked.
17th / 18th, Fully Booked
19th to 22nd, Fully Booked
23rd Fully Booked
24th Fully Booked
25th to 28th Fully Booked.
​29th / 30th. Fully Booked.

1st, Fully Booked
2nd, Fully Booked
3rd Available
4th Fully Booked
​5th Fully Booked
6th Fully Booked
7th Fully Booked
8th Fully Booked
9th Fully Booked
10th Fully Booked
11th Available
12th Available
13th Fully Booked
14th Available
15th Fully Booked
16th Available
17th Fully Booked
18th Fully Booked
19th Fully Booked
20th Fully Booked
21st Fully Booked
22nd, Fully Booked
23rd Fully Booked
24th Available
25th. Fully Booked
26th. Fully Booked
27th. Available
28th. Available
29th Fully Booked.
20th Fully Booked
1st to 4th Available.
5th / 6th Fully Booked
7th. Fully Booked
8th to 13th Available

Call Steve on 07967 598669
​or email, steve@truebluefishing.co.uk