Yellowfin tunas are one of the most abundant fish found in the gulfstream off Hatteras, North Carolina. These fish travel in schools and are often caught in great numbers. When charter boat fishing, multiple hook - ups from 3 to 8 fish are the rule rather than the exception. WHEN: Peak periods for yellowfin tuna are March, April, May, November, and December. Yet, due to the migrational patterns of this fish, a good catch can be had at any time of the year.
HOW: The methods our charter boat uses for catching these fish are trolling dead bait and artificial lures.
SIZE: Yellowfin tunas range in size from 15 to 100 pounds. Many times the larger tunas are caught off Hatteras in June, July, August, and September while fishing for marlin and other species.
LIMIT: The yellowfin tuna limit is 3 per person, including the captain and the mate.
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The Crew ~ The Boat ~ The Guests' Gallery ~ Tees & Hats ~ Gift Certificates~
Make - Up Trips ~ General Info ~ What's Biting? ~
Available Dates Calendar ~ Travel Info
Each of our targeted species has its own page with information on when it is most abundant here in Hatteras, how we fish for it, etc.:
bluefin tuna ~ yellowfin tuna ~ blue marlin ~ white marlin ~ sailfish ~ dolphin (mahi-mahi) ~ wahoo ~ king mackerel
bluefin tuna ~ yellowfin tuna ~ blue marlin ~ white marlin ~ sailfish ~ dolphin (mahi-mahi) ~ wahoo ~ king mackerel
Contact Us:
Capt. Jerry Shepherd
Tuna Duck Sportfishing
4217 SE Bayview St.
Stuart, FL 34997
Call 772-219-9592 to Book
Capt. Jerry Shepherd
Tuna Duck Sportfishing
4217 SE Bayview St.
Stuart, FL 34997
Call 772-219-9592 to Book
Fish with
Capt. Dan Rooks
PO Box 351
Hatteras, NC 27943
17 years experience
Offshore ~ Tournaments
Capt. Dan Rooks
PO Box 351
Hatteras, NC 27943
17 years experience
Offshore ~ Tournaments
50' Custom Charter Boat "TUNA DUCK"
Available for Charter: Hatteras, North Carolina
2008 Rates: $1470 per day; (Discount for cash $1400)
Available Dates Calendar for Tuna Duck
Your Experienced Saltwater Fishing Guides
Deep Sea ~ Offshore ~ Saltwater ~ Gulfstream Sportfishing Charters
Fishing Year 'Round
Leave at Dawn & return between 4 & 5 PM
Fishing from the Outer Banks
Off Cape Hatteras North Carolina
Aboard Charter Boat "Tuna Duck"
Located at Southern End of Hatteras Island in Hatteras Village
Fishing Out of Hatteras Inlet, between Hatteras and Ocracoke Islands
All tackle & bait furnished
~ 6 to 7 hours actual fishing time ~
1- 1 1/2 hours to the gulfstream
1 to 6 people, per Coast Guard regulations
Reservations are held the day of booking.
We then need a $500 deposit within one week to confirm the reservation.
Please make check out to Tuna Duck and send to:
Jerry Shepherd
4217 S.E Bayview St.
Stuart, FL 34997.
For a full refund of deposits,
trips can only be canceled at the discretion of the captain.
Parties MUST be at the dock the morning of the trip to receive the refund.
We regret that we must adhere to this policy,
but the weather in Hatteras is so fickle
that we often do not know in advance whether or not a day will be fishable.
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