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Everything to Know About Booking a false albacore fishing charter

What are the best false albacore fishing charters?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 47 false albacore trips, and the most popular trips are World Famous Sportfishing - Large Group guided by David, Offshore Discovery: Fishing Intro guided by Kyle, and South Padre Offshore Fishing guided by Henry.

Our guides are rated a 4.84 out of 5 based on 2641 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly false albacore guides / fishing lessons? Check out our beginner and family friendly false albacore guides.

What types of false albacore fishing charters are common?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for false albacore as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques are trolling, bottom fishing, and light tackle fishing but live bait fishing and artificial lure fishing are popular as well.

How much do false albacore fishing charters cost?

for false albacore prices can range anywhere from about $650 to $2,640, but the average price for a half day trip for false albacore is $984. The average price for a full day trip for false albacore is $1,802.

What month is best for false albacore fishing?

The most popular season for false albacore fishing is summer, and most anglers book their trips 20 days in advance.

Do I need a fishing license for false albacore and what are the bag limits for false albacore?

See here for more information on false albacore fishing licenses, false albacore bag limits, and fishing season regulations for false albacore. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right false albacore rules and regulations.

What is a Little Tunny / False Albacore?

The little tunny (Euthynnus alletteratus), also known as the false albacore, is a member of the tuna tribe (Thunnus). They have a torpedo-shaped, muscular body that is built for speed, colored steel blue on top that fades to silver belly. They have wavy stripes along the sides of their body, a lunate (or semi-forked) tailfin, and eight finlets between their dorsal and tailfin.

Little tunny lack a swim bladder, meaning they must constantly swim to maintain basic functions such as buoyancy. They are also able to maintain a body temperature higher than the water they’re in, which helps to increase swimming speeds, lower energy expenditure, and survive in cooler water temperatures.

How big do Little Tunny / False Albacore get?

The average little tunny will grow between five and 15 pounds, and 25-30 inches long. However, it depends on the area they’re found in, as in the Mediterranean Sea, they are found to be on average bigger than those in the open ocean, averaging over 35 inches.

Females reach sexual maturity between 11 and 15 inches long, whereas males will be at about 16 inches.

What's the biggest Little Tunny / False Albacore ever caught?

The IGFA cites the all-tackle world record for little tunny as a 36 pound, 16 ounce monster caught in La Ametla de Mar, Tarragona, Spain. Lorenzo Roca Moreno caught the “little” tunny on June 26th, 2020.

Moreno himself actually holds four all-tackle world records in the IGFA including this one, as well as one for sargo, atlantic mackerel, and bullet mackerel.

Where is the best place to catch Little Tunny / False Albacore?

False albacore can be found in the Atlantic Ocean as far north as New England and Great Britain, to as far south as Brazil and South Africa. In these regions they will be found in tropical and warmer temperate waters.

They are a pelagic species, meaning they will be found in the upper layers of the open sea, not too close to the seafloor or shore.

When should I catch Little Tunny / False Albacore?

Little tunnies tend to spawn between the months of April and November when the water is above 77 degrees. Within this time period, the peak season to fish for them is between July and August, when spawning is most intensive.

However, if you are planning to fish for them in the Mediterranean Sea, the peak season widens between May and September.

How do you catch Little Tunny / False Albacore?

False albacore are a schooling fish, which makes the most effective method of fishing for them trolling. Using natural baits such as bluefish or pinfish, or artificial lures such as spoons, plugs, jigs, and feathers, set up on multiple lines and passed through the school is the most recommended.

You can also drift fish, chum, or fly fish for them as well. No matter what method you choose, be sure to be ready for a fight, as they are tough and athletic swimmers.

Are Little Tunny / False Albacore good to eat? What are the best Little Tunny / False Albacore recipes?

Little tunny are not notoriously great table fare, as they tend to be quite fishy, however if you do choose to consume them, the best way to do so is to immediately bleed and ice them. To prepare, sear it on each side for about two minutes in vegetable oil.

Otherwise they make great shark bait!

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    Five of us did the 8 hour trolling and bottom fishing. It was an amazing experience from start to finish and we caught a barrel of fish including vermilion snapper, triggerfish, grouper and an Atlantic bluefish. We caught and released several out of season fish as well. Captian Kyle and Mate Danny are super friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and made the trip an outstanding one. We were all first timers and they made us look and feel like seasoned pros.

    Michael E. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Enjoyed the trip! Booked last minute and Captain Henry was great! Fish we stubborn but he worked his magic and made the trip amazing!

    William S. with Henry R. of South Padre Island, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Great time fishing with Kyle and Danny! Both were fabulous in making sure we caught plenty of fish and that the kids (and adults) had a lot of fun. Highly recommend.

    Adam T. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Highly Recommend!! Great experience for us with Captain and Mate Danny. They got us on fish the whole trip and there was never a time when one of our group wasn’t yelling fish on and sometimes with multiple fish on. Mate Danny was a legit machine preparing the rugs, removing fish and baiting hooks. Our fishing group of 3 was able to have a great Fish Taco Tuesday with our house group of 16 with all the fillets that they prepared for us. A fantastic experience for my teenage boys and myself. This crew left an everlasting experience with our family. And the fish tacos I prepared were almost as close to legendary as the fishing trip. FISH ON!

    Greg M. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip, highly recommend, The captain was really very nice and professional

    Dayron M. with Edmond W. of Pompano Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water! Super friendly people and Cap’n Dan was a total pro! Top rating! Roll these guys!

    Brad R. with Rich A. of Riviera Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time and caught lots of fish. Captain Henry took the time to make sure we were comfortable with the equipment and his mate couldn’t have been more helpful or friendly.

    Dan R. with Henry R. of South Padre Island, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    I had a great day on the water with Capt Richard. I especially appreciated his willingness and experience to teach me as it was my first time saltwater fly fishing.

    Jon H. with Richard M. of Gulf Breeze, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Had an amazing trip with Dustin. He was patient, knew the best spots and had a great sense of humour. Will definitely be booking with you again the next time I'm in the states.

    Paul D. with Dustin S. of North Kingstown, Rhode Island

  • ★★★★★
    Richard was great at everything. Plenty of fish and a wealth of knowledge.

    Shelden F. with Richard M. of Gulf Breeze, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    We caught a lot of fish! Captain Mike was awesome! We recommend Captain Mike and we’ll be booking with him again next trip!

    Valerie G. with Mike P. of Dauphin Island, Alabama

  • ★★★★★
    Over the top! First class will use again! hopefully soon.

    John B. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip, Kyle and Danny worked full time plus to get us on fish and get those fish into the boat. We limited out on red snapper and caught several other fish as well. Overall a good day of fishing , next time we will make it a longer trip hoping to find the bigger fish by getting out further and finding the more isolated spots holding some biggies. Thanks to both for a great trip. Jerry, Mike, Shelby and Peyton

    Jerry S. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    This was an awesome fishing outing. They really helped us catch some big fishes while helping our sea sick passengers. Highly recommend this experience.

    Chase V. with David I. of Hollywood, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    awesome fishing, and a great captain ! definitely will be coming back for more!

    John V. with Edmond W. of Pompano Beach, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Kyle and Danny are great. Had a fun trip.

    Scott M. with Kyle L. of Destin, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great experience and family friendly as well. I would recommend Henry to all.

    Brant A. with Henry R. of South Padre Island, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    I can’t say enough good things about Carl and Dom. What a great crew. They had us on fishing within 20 minutes of leaving the harbor and we were busy the entire trip! Their expertise and guidance helped us catch literally dozens of fish and we had the best time ever. Not only were they super friendly but also had complete control when the fish got close! I can’t recommend them enough. I can’t wait for my next trip with them!

    Grayson R. with David I. of Hollywood, Florida

  • ★★★★★
    Great time! Can't wait to go back.

    Kyle G. with Drew Z. of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

  • ★★★★★
    We had a good time. Boated only 2 red snappers and a amber jack.📬(released thr amber jack it was out of season). Had some mystery strike the hit hard and took the leaders off. Would book with them again.

    James F. with Payton A. of Destin, Florida

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