ALBACORE TUNA FISHING

Our tuna trips depart out of the Port of Ilwaco.  We get live bait every morning, then head across the Columbia River bar.   Once across the bar, we will begin our search for temperature and water color breaks that will hold birds, baitfish and tuna.  At this point, we will deploy the troll gear and begin the hunt for tuna.  After we find the fish it's time for the live bait rods to get deployed.  This is the most fun an angler can have!  It's just you against the albacore in the ultimate tug of war battle.

• July through October

• We use Edge Rods by Gary Loomis, with Accurate reels

• We want everyone to go home with a smile on their face and a bag full of fish.  Therefore we split the catch between all anglers.

• Tuna trips are 8-12 hours.

• All fishing gear is included.  Please inquire before bring any personal fishing gear.

• Balance is due prior to your trips departure.  A tip of 15-20% for the deckhands is customary.

• Incudes up to 5 anglers

• This option you take your catch home whole.

• Incudes up to 5 anglers

• This option your group gets up to 25 fish processed by Tre-Fin Day Boat Seafoods in Ilwaco

• We will transport your catch to Tre-Fin Day Boat Seafoods where they will weigh your catch.  They will trade you frozen and vacuum packed tuna loins in exchange for your whole fish.  As an example if you bring in 100lbs of whole fish, you will get 40lbs of frozen loins in return.

• Any fish over the included 25 will be charged $27 per fish

• A $500 deposit is required to book a date.  Your date isn't reserved until we receive your deposit.

• If you cancel within 14 days of your trip you will forfeit your deposit.

• If we cancel your trip due to weather or mechanical issues we will refund your trip within 24 hours.

• A valid Washington State saltwater fishing license.

• Plan for all types of weather.  We recommend extra layers and a full set of rain gear, including waterproof shoes.  Knee boots are the preferred footwear for these trips, nce we are constantly washing down the deck.

• A sack lunch, snacks and drinks.  It's a long day on the water so plan to bring plenty of food and drinks.  Pack your lunch and snacks in a small lunchbox or bag.

• Please no glass containers.

• Beer is fine on the boat.  But please don't be that guy that gets out of hand.  We will end your trip early and there will not be a refund.

• Don't forget your sunglasses and sunscreen.

• A cooler to leave in your car to take your catch home.