Barbados · Barbados Coast
YELLOWFIN TUNA FISHING
IN SPEIGHTSTOWN
Speightstown is an outstanding destination for yellowfin tuna fishing, with peak season in January, February, March and good catches in July, August, September. Book a charter and target yellowfin tuna with local experts.
About Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Speightstown
A powerful open-water predator prized for sashimi-grade flesh. Found in blue water near rips and structure.
Yellowfin Tuna are among the most powerful and prized offshore gamefish in the world. Their torpedo-shaped body is designed for sustained high-speed swimming, with a dark metallic blue back, silver-gold sides, and bright yellow finlets and fins that give them their name. Mature yellowfin develop extraordinarily long second dorsal and anal fins that sweep back like sickles. These warm-blooded fish (one of few fish that can maintain elevated body temperature) are found in deep blue water near oil rigs, floating debris, and temperature breaks. Their sashimi-grade flesh is among the finest seafood in the world.
Scientific name: Thunnus albacares
Yellowfin Tuna Seasonal Calendar — Speightstown
Month-by-month availability for yellowfin tuna in Speightstown, BB.
How to Catch Yellowfin Tuna in Speightstown
Techniques & Bait
Chunking (cutting fresh baitfish into chunks and creating a chum slick) with yellowfin tuna hooks baited with fresh chunk bait is deadly when fish are located near structure or rigs. Live bait (hardtails, blue runners, goggle-eyes) drifted on the surface or at depth with a balloon or kite produces the largest fish. Trolling with cedar plugs, skirted ballyhoo, and spreader bars at 6-8 knots covers water when fish are scattered. Jigging with heavy butterfly jigs under the boat when fish are marked on the sounder is increasingly popular.
Recommended Tackle
Heavy conventional rod, 50-80 lb class reel, 65-100 lb braid, 80-130 lb fluorocarbon leader (at least 15 feet), 7/0-9/0 circle hooks. For chunking: medium-heavy spinning with 40-65 lb braid. Stand-up gear for fish over 100 lbs.
Best Deep Sea Fishing Fishing Spots in Speightstown
Top spots where local captains target yellowfin tuna and other deep sea fishing species.
North West Drop-Off
The shelf edge northwest of Speightstown drops into deep Caribbean water where blue marlin, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna patrol the depth transition. The northwest drop-off provides shorter runs to deep water than the east coast, making it popular for half-day offshore trips.
North Bank
A submerged bank north of Barbados near Speightstown rises from deep water, concentrating wahoo, mahi-mahi, and blackfin tuna over the structure. The bank produces consistent offshore action for boats running north from Speightstown's marinas.
Atlantic Northwest
The deep Atlantic water northwest of Barbados holds blue marlin, white marlin, and sailfish where the Caribbean basin transitions to the open Atlantic. The area's rich current systems create temperature breaks and current seams that attract trophy-class pelagic gamefish.
North Point Current Edge
The current edge off Barbados's North Point creates a convergence zone where Caribbean and Atlantic currents meet, concentrating baitfish and attracting wahoo, yellowfin tuna, and blue marlin. The current edge is the primary offshore trolling target for Speightstown charter boats.
Other Species in Speightstown
More fish you can target while visiting Speightstown.
Yellowfin Tuna Fishing in Speightstown — FAQ
The peak months for Yellowfin Tuna fishing in Speightstown are January, February, March, April, May, June. During these months, Yellowfin Tuna are most active and abundant in the Speightstown area.
Yellowfin Tuna fishing charters in Speightstown are typically deep sea fishing trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
Chunking (cutting fresh baitfish into chunks and creating a chum slick) with yellowfin tuna hooks baited with fresh chunk bait is deadly when fish are located near structure or rigs. Live bait (hardtails, blue runners, goggle-eyes) drifted on the surface or at depth with a balloon or kite produces the largest fish. Trolling with cedar plugs, skirted ballyhoo, and spreader bars at 6-8 knots covers water when fish are scattered. Jigging with heavy butterfly jigs under the boat when fish are marked on the sounder is increasingly popular.
No — when you book a charter in Speightstown, your captain provides all required Barbados fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Yellowfin Tuna regulations in Barbados include minimum size limits and bag limits that vary by season. Your captain will know the current regulations and ensure compliance.
While targeting Yellowfin Tuna in Speightstown, you may also catch Mahi Mahi, Mangrove Snapper, Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Amberjack. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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