Vancouver Island Tuna Fishing is a specialty late season Kyuquot fishing trip during the last week of August and early September.


Albacore Tuna

BC Tuna Fishing David Murphy Kyuquot
 
Albacore Tuna is considered a delicacy. The quality of these fish are at their peak.
 

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BC Albacore Tuna Fishing Boat Full of Tuna  
If the conditions are right and we find the fish you are in for one action packed day.
 

Tuna Fishing Rigs

Tuna Gear
 

Over 40 miles offshore each way, an incredible journey to an incredible fishery.


Pacific Ocean Sea Surface Temperature Map Example

Limited Time Warm Water Window

Satellite Technology tells us when the right temperatures exist.

The weather is pivotal and can not be predicted to any degree of accuracy weeks in advance. NOAA has decades worth of current temperature data and the most likely week where the stars have aligned annually off Kyuquot is the last week in August.  This is the same time the Pacific Commercial Tuna Fleet fish the same waters.

Water Clarity is equally essential. The "BLUE" water is also visible on satellite systems measuring surface chlorophyll levels.  This indicator will also be used on a daily basis to find the best Tuna water.



Kyuquot Sound Guide Fleet at the Ship Dock   Kyuquot Sound Fleet heading out of the bay   In Kyuquot Sound Getting Ready to head out in the Grady


Your Action Packed Four or Five Day Plan:  

Serviced by top caliber equipment and a talented crew with great food!

To give you the best opportunity, we have made these trips one day longer than our normal program. This gives you a better window at getting on the offshore Tuna waters. Generally, the weather is good and the warm water currents are closest during the last week of August. Our objective will be to get you into one full day of Tuna fishing out of the four or five day package. The remaining days will be spent fishing for Salmon, Halibut, Lingcod and Rockfish
  • Day One - 3pm arrival at Fair Harbour, Shuttle to lodge, Dinner, evening Salmon fishing
  • Day Two - 8 to 10 hrs guided fishing,
  • Day Three - 8 to 10 hrs guided fishing.
  • Day Four (optional) - 8 to 10 hrs guided fishing
  • Day Five - Morning Salmon/Halibut/Groundfish fishing, Brunch, Shuttle back to Fair Harbour by Noon.

*Season - only during the last week of August and first week of September

*Success is subject to water temperatures, clarity and Weather Conditions as determined by Head Guide on actual fishing days.

*This package is a combination trip that includes Salmon, Halibut, Lingcod and other Groundfish.  In the event that circumstances preclude Tuna fishing the trip will not be cancelled, delayed or transferred.  The usual other species will be sought after.

*Your safety is our #1 priority and no risks will be taken.  The trip is over 30 miles one way to the fishing grounds and will only happen if the conditions are calm at time of departure AND if the short term forecast is for calm seas later in the day.  Its a big trip!



24 Tuna Package Trip Calendar -

Start End Days Comments
Aug 24 Aug 27 Sat-Tues
4 day trip with 1 day optional Tuna add on
1 Boat for two or three anglers
Aug 27  Aug 31  Tue-Sat
5 day trip
1 Boat for two or three anglers
 Aug 31
Sept 3
 Sat-Tues- Tuesday
4 day Trip with one day optional Tuna add on
 
5 Boats for two or three anglers
   Pacific Albacore Tuna

 

Drive In - Rates - 4 day Tuna/Salmon/Halibut/Bottom Fish Package

Fair Harbour Pick Up - 4 DAY PACKAGE  Trips include speed boat transfer to/from lodge.
 Triple Occupancy - $2795 per person****                     Add $250 Per person per day of Tuna***
 Double Occupancy - $3495 per person****  Add $250 Per person per day of Tuna***

          
  ***In the event that the weather conditions prevent us for going Tuna fishing this Tuna Surcharge will be refunded.

Drive In - Rates - 5 day Tuna/Salmon/Halibut/Bottom Fish Package

Fair Harbour Pick Up - 5 DAY PACKAGE   trips include speed boat transfer to/from lodge
Triple Occupancy - $3795 per person* includes up to one day of Tuna Fishing - No extra Tuna Fee
  Double Occupancy - $4595 per person* includes up to one day of Tuna Fishing - No extra Tuna Fee

  *Plus taxes & gratuities, prices in Cdn dollars 
Trip Includes:

  • Round trip speed boat shuttle to and from Fair Harbour

  • Accommodations based on triple or double occupancy

  • All Meals

  • Cleaning, Filleting, bagging and storage of catch

  • Rain Gear

  • There will never be any fuel or other surcharges

Not Included:

  • Custom processing of catch and gratuities

  • BYOB - No need to purchase premium marked up liquor

  • Taxes and Gratuities


Ensure your spot!

Book Your Trip!
Call us day or evening at 1-877-218-6600 or 250-723-8022 or
email murphy@island.net
 
Questions welcome anytime!
  Confirmations
Your trip is confirmed upon receipt of a $600 deposit per person.
 
Full balance is due 120 days before your trip.
 
  Cancellations
We know things can change and are flexible subject to availability.
 
Let us know 120 days before and we will find you another spot this or next year.