Offshore Tuna Fishing
Islamorada Tuna Fishing Charters
Fish the Islamorada Humps and Deep Structure
Run Offshore for Hard-Fighting Blackfin Tuna Fishing in the Florida Keys
Tuna fishing out of Islamorada is all about power and speed. We run offshore to the famous humps and deep-water structure where blackfin tuna stack up, feeding hard on bait schools. When they are on top, the ocean comes alive with birds diving, bait spraying, and tuna cutting through the surface. When they are deeper, we use live bait, chunking, or jigs to get down to them. Either way, when a tuna eats, the rod loads up and the drag goes to work. It is true offshore action and a serious test for any angler.
The Islamorada humps are known throughout the Keys for producing strong, hard-pulling blackfin tuna. We time the run with conditions, set up over the structure, and work the bait until the bite starts. Some days they are busting on top, other days they are marking deep, but when it happens, it can turn into fast, controlled chaos with multiple fish on at once. This is real offshore fishing, the kind that makes you lean into the harness and earn every inch of line back.
- Departure from Islamorada and a run offshore beyond the reef line.
- A ride out to the humps or other offshore structure, watching for birds, slicks, and surface activity along the way.
- Setting up over the structure with live bait, chunks, or jigs, based on how tuna are holding and feeding that day.
- Heavy, steady pulls and long runs when a tuna hooks up, with line peeling off the reel and the angler working to turn the fish.
- Opportunities for multiple hook-ups when the school is active, with coordinated work between captain, anglers, and crew.
- Returning to the dock with quality offshore fish and the option to have your catch cleaned for the table, within legal limits.
What You’ll Experience
Boat, Capacity & Trip Details
Vessel: 23′ Sea Craft Open Fisherman (stable, dry ride, with canvas T-top for shade)
Capacity: Up to 6 anglers
Trip Durations: ¾ day and full-day trips scheduled around the tide; full-day trips are recommended for offshore tuna fishing to allow for run time and working multiple areas.
What’s Included:
• Live bait & bait rigging
• Rods, reels, line, tackle
• Ice, water & cooler
• Fishing licenses & permits
• Captain & crew
What to Bring: Quick-dry clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, sunscreen, snack/lunch, camera, comfortable shoes
Tuna Photo Gallery
Ready to Fight Tuna off the Islamorada Humps?
If you want a true offshore workout and the chance at quality blackfin tuna in the Florida Keys, this is your trip. Book your Islamorada Tuna Fishing Charter with Captain Killgore and we will build a day around conditions, your experience level, and your goals on the water.