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BLUEFIN TUNA FISHING IN CORNWALL
If you have got this far it sounds like you have done your homework already.
We are fully licensed by the UK government to catch and release Bluefin Tuna.
Our Bluefin Tuna fishery here in Cornwall is by far the best in UK and definitely the right location for your best chance of catching that special fish of a lifetime.
Currently, to date, we have landed well over 250 giant Bluefin Tuna with almost all of them being tagged and released for scientific research.
So what’s our biggest and best catch.
In 2021 our biggest was 113 inches calculations put it at around 900-1000lb that was the largest Bluefin Tuna caught for science that year and I believe the record still stands.
This year also seen us break another UK record of catching and tagging 13 Bluefin Tuna in one day something that was never thought possible and all witnessed by an onboard CEFAS observer which was a requirement of our license at the time.
BLUEFIN TUNA FISHING CHARTERS AVAILABLE
8 hour £1,200
10 hour £1,350
12 hour £1,500
Please note on booking which duration you would like.
Spreader bars, live baiting, popping, jigging all available on request.
July 18th – September 1st – Newlyn Harbour Penzance.
September 2nd – November 30th – Port Pendennis Falmouth
Online booking available £200 deposit.
SAM NARBETT
Executive ambassador at Shimano
Aftco pro team member
Advisor at the Angling Trust
Accredited Angling Trust Tuna Trainer
Director at the UKBTA
Event organiser for the UK Bluefin Tuna Championships
I have been heavily invested from the very moment the Bluefin Tuna first arrived back in Cornwall and the UK nearly 8 years ago and my passion for catching and understanding the science of these magnificent fish has grown ever since. Having landed some of the biggest Tuna ever recorded in the UK and our personal best being a staggering 113” just highlights what great size fish we have here in Cornish waters and we have had many many fish over the magic 100” number.
To date, we have caught in excess of 800 bluefin, with many days seeing us land multiple fish, and our seasonal average is a respectable 3.5 fish per day.
We pride ourselves on strictly stand-up fishing, using correctly sized gear that suits the fish and nothing more. Myself and crewman Neal will ensure you get the very best from your day, and you will clearly see the level of professionalism and quality from the moment you step aboard. We really do go the distance—and the miles—to find the fish and ensure you get the most out of your experience.
Having great sponsors like Shimano ensures that every season we have the very latest top-of-the-range equipment, with the new Stella 25000 and Talica 50s being this season’s reels of choice. AFTCO ensures we have the very best fighting harnesses and belts, as we pride ourselves on giving you the very best stand-up experience. You really do not need to look any further, as we offer the very best bluefin tuna fishing experience, based in the outstanding locations of Penzance and Falmouth, Cornwall.
Please feel free to give me a call or drop me a message if you have any questions — always keen to talk tuna.
07824166224
2022 seen us catch another Giant Bluefin Tuna of 112 inches which again was the biggest fish caught for science that year.
This year was also the most we caught in one season which totalled 174 fish which made our catch stats 2.7 fish per day so pretty impressive stuff.
Our catch records show you have definitely come to the right place to book a charter trip.
So for some booking information.
Firstly all bookings are done via phone text or email to me the skipper and owner direct.
Our trip durations are standard 8 hours to 10 and 12 hour.
Locations St Ives, Newlyn or Port Pendennis marina Falmouth.
Please check location on booking as we move locations as the season progresses.
All top of the range rod and reels provided along with all lures and terminal tackle.
Hope I can help and tight lines.
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Get in touch with Sam the skipper for more information on Bluefin Tuna Fishing and how to book.
Our Bluefin Tuna Fishing trips are strictly tag and release.
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Shark Fishing and Bluefin Tuna Fishing is available by request to
samnarbett@icloud.com or mob 07747493101
Get in touch with Sam the skipper for more information on Bluefin Tuna Fishing and how to book.
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🔥 8 weeks to go! 🔥
The countdown is officially on… in just 8 weeks, the 2026 Bluefin Tuna season kicks off, and the excitement at Bluefin Charters is already building!
We’ve been busy gearing up for what’s shaping up to be an absolutely incredible season of explosive topwater action, screaming reels and unforgettable battles with some of the hardest-fighting fish in the calendar year.
This year we’re stepping things up once again with some seriously exciting new kit from Shimano and those that have booked on already are in for a real treat as you will be using gear that is as good as gets in big game fishing.
The new 2026 Shimano Stella 25000s – built for brutal topwater battles.
New Shimano Talica 50s compact power, reliability, and stopping strength when it matters most
New Shimano Talica rods – perfectly matched to the reels and ready for the fight.
We are all about stand up fighting and match the gear to the fish we are targeting so you get the full angling experience and not short changed.
2025 was awesome but 2026 is going to be something special as we are learning all the time and what we learned last season will be implemented from the off and we can’t wait.
massive thanks to Andy and his team at shimano for getting our new tackle together and we look forward to giving it all the ultimate field test 💪🐟
There’s still a handful of dates left over on the website and we are now taking booking for 2027
See you all soon Sam & Neal
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