Smeatons Pier, St Ives
TR26 1LP
Get in touch
For information on trips, bookings and directions call or drop us an email below.
How to find us
You will need to check in at the office 30 minutes before trip departure.
This is to ensure your trip leaves on time so everyone gets the most out of the experience.
Our office is on Smeatons Pier opposite the Harbour Masters office.
There are other boat operators on the harbor front so remember you are booked on BLUEFIN or YELLOWFIN
If you need any help with directions do not hesitate to call.
Parking in St Ives
We recommend using Park & Ride during the summer due to how busy St Ives gets.
Trenwith Car Park overlooking the town provides all day parking and there is a bus service into town.
Park & Ride
St Ives Rugby Club offers a park and ride service into St Ives.
Or for the best way to arrive in St Ives you can use the train from the St Erth Station Park & Ride.
NB. Please allow plenty of time to get to St Ives and Park particularly during the summer months when it can be very busy.
SOCIAL MEDIA
GOOGLE REVIEWS
EXCELLENT Based on 257 reviews Posted on Carl BaxterTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Me and 3 pals booked last year for the opportunity to catch tuna without leaving England and wasn't disappointed sam the skipper and neil his mate were brilliant we had shocking weather and sam said it was very bad and we would only be able to fish inshore with no guarantees we made the decision to go out in very challenging condition sam and Neil's expertise payed of and we hooked in to tuna I was on the rod and was the best experience ever so good we have been home about 2 hours and we have already booked for next year 100% would recommend them Bring on next yearPosted on Katie LilleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great hour and a half casting and reeling back in, didn’t manage to catch anything but the team were really friendly and helpful and we travelled to a few different places to try-will definitely book againPosted on Jane LoveTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Easy to book, friendly helpful staffPosted on Christopher LapworthTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great time visiting seal island 🏝 thank youPosted on Philip BartlettTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good mackerel trip for some visitors,one who had never fished before. Danielle was very helpful from booking the trip through to the boarding process. I would recommend Bluefin for a very professional and pleasant experience.Posted on david brayTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would like to take this opportunity to thank and fully recommend sam and his crew,they went beyond everything you could expect !! The six of us were all new to tuna fishing,they explained everything in easy to understand terms, after catching some bait then off to find the tuna he and his crew never stop moving trying to find them,and so we did,it was a pleasure to find a boat that couldn't do enough us !! If we could give blue fin charters 6 star we would,we all said we would return for another trip next year, we all don't think you could go wrong with their fishing trips !!Posted on Darren HitchenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely brilliant experience 😁Posted on Rob ClarkTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great time Mackerel fishing with the friendly crew of Yellowfin.Posted on Guy TitchmarshTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tuna Fishing aboard Bluefin out of Falmouth. What an experience. First rate Skipper Sam worked tirelessly to put us on the fish and ensure we all caught. A brilliant tactical decision on day 2 ensured this was the case. Only someone as experienced and knowledgeable as Sam could have done this. Spotless, comfortable boat, high quality equipment and a calm and sage captain made this a trip none of us will forget. We felt safe at all times, even in some lumpy seas and all caught fish of a lifetime. Until now that is, we will be back!Posted on Stephen MaleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic. Fun. Worth every penny!! Danielle was so helpful and friendly during check in for our trip and briefing us on safety and demonstrating the use of provided life jackets. The boatmen James and Adam were great and really did give us the thrill we were hoping for from the 600hp engines on the rib. We were very lucky to see several pods of dolphins which were happy to come right up to the boat, and we saw seals a plenty in the water and basking on the rocks of Godrevy lighthouse. 5* would highly recommend and we will definitely be back for another trip!!! Thank you 😊. SteveVerified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more
Bluefin Charters fishing & Jaws Adventure RIB
Really pleased with the new custom made storage unit by the Guys at Hooked & Messy and can highly recommend their quality product along with great customer service.
Quick turn around and even personally delivered 👌
Thanks Guys to no more Mess 👌 ... See MoreSee Less
Aftco pro team selection 👌
So pleased to have just been selected to be a ambassador by one of Americas best and well known Big Game tackle companies and to be part of their professional Aftco Pro program team which involves a big part of fishing conservation and promoting the sport in a positive manor.
It really is so positive to see that all the hard work and dedication to the sport is being seen and recognised all the way across the pond in the USA and we are really looking forward to now working with Aftco in promoting their quality products and their commitment to conservation.
What does this mean to you our anglers.
Well of course this comes with benefits of full access to their best and new ranges of big game equipment which will then be added to our Shimano gear which also this year is all being upgraded to the latest models of SW rods and reels including the new 2026 Stella 25000s and the new Talica 50s.
If your booked on a Bluefin Tuna trip
this year then your in for a real treat as our gear really is now the best available on the market and will make your experience in big game fishing so much more enjoyable.
Massive thanks to Dave Lewis for all the help and support as always 👌
Take a look at there remarkable conservation history at
www.aftco.com/
Thanks Sam
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🔥🔥🔥 GREAT NEWS 🔥🔥🔥
Some of you may have noticed that over the past couple of Porbeagle seasons we have been much quieter about our catch reports etc.
In fact we was much quieter about all our shark fishing trips but especially the Porbeagle trips and the reason being was that the targeting of the Porbeagle shark was suggested to be banned completely.
When you think that most of our Blue Sharking trips also result in catching Porbeagles it seemed another pointless proposal and the fact also that the Porbeagle shark has made a massive return since the old days when they were commercially targeted for food or killed just to be weighed on the quay side for a trophy shot or a actual trophy from a club.
Our understanding of sharks and the handling practices in recreational shark fishing are the best they have ever been and the sharking community now work closer together than ever before with scientists and other shark Data experts which includes tagging and even DNA collecting.
This is a great result for Shark fishing as a whole and we can’t thank the likes of the angling trust and the Pat Smith data base enough.
It’s does seem that some believe that banning a certain species of fish is the answer and solves everything but the fact is is that all it does is once again highlight the miss management of the species in our waters.
Fish stocks need to be managed not controlled with a ON / OFF switch as it’s ruining the fishing industry both commercially and recreationally.
Anyway we can now finally move on and with this great news we are now taking bookings for mighty Porbeagle charters starting April 1st - May 15th
cost is £650 8 hour - £800 10 hour
Departure is St ives or Hayle depending on tides and all the top of the range shimano gear and bait is included in the price.
If you have done the Tuna and fancy a proper battle then this is for you 😉 as we only use the best fixed spool set ups. ... See MoreSee Less
Porbeagle shark not added to Wildlife & Countryside Act
anglingtrust.net
The UK Government has confirmed that porbeagle shark will not be added to Schedule 5 of the Wildlife & Countryside Act (1981) following the Joint Nature Conservation Committee’s 7th Quinquennial Rev...Another busy week and Yellowfin is now looking fresh and as good has she’s ever been both now inside and out.
Some nice stainless bits being fabricated and to be fitted for that extra finished detail.
Bluefin stripped back and prepared for something special which will see her going from looking tiered to like new again which unfortunately does include the mammoth task of taking the anti foul right off and back to gel ready to be copper coated.
Week of back breaking graft coming up but it will all be worth it. ... See MoreSee Less
Lots of talk about the recent announcement of the 3 catch limit coming in this June for the Pollock and many of us didn’t see it coming including ourselves.
We have been in the past few seasons encouraging anglers to just take for the plate and not to try and fill up the whole streets freezers which was once common practice.
It is going to be difficult and some anglers will not like it but unfortunately we all have to contribute to looking after our fish stocks even though it’s very evident recreational angling is not at fault here.
Unfortunately it’s the world we live in and we have to make the best of it.
We will continue to do what we have been doing in the past 2-3 seasons by fishing the inshore shallow reefs where we can release what fish we need to and will continue with the great mixed species we have available to us.
I think it’s fair to say that fishing has evolved from the days of massive hauls out on the wrecks and we now enjoy the sport of fishing and appreciating a day out on the water with good banter and good company whilst releasing what fish we can to make for a better future.
We certainly will not let this dampen our trips and we hope you all understand that the days of black bags of fillets are over for the foreseeable future.
On the up side we can now keep 3 BASS 👌😁 ... See MoreSee Less
🔥🔥DIY TEA STATION COMPLETED 🔥🔥
Well as promised BLUEFIN now has a HOT drinks self service station 😁 and due to the ever growing number of Carp anglers we have also catered for you by installing a POT NOODLE holder 🤣.
Apologies it only took 10 Years but I hope this will stop all the F#CKING moaning 🤣🤣🫡 ... See MoreSee Less