Oregon · Southern Oregon Coast
ALBACORE TUNA FISHING
IN FLORENCE
Florence is a solid destination for albacore tuna fishing, with good fishing in August, September. Book a charter and target albacore tuna with local experts.
About Albacore Tuna Fishing in Florence
Albacore are warm-water tuna that migrate along the Pacific coast each summer, arriving off Oregon and Washington in July and lingering through October. Known for their long, screaming runs and excellent sushi-grade flesh, albacore trips often head 30–60 miles offshore to find the warm blue water where schools feed on anchovies and squid.
Albacore Tuna are warm-water migrants that arrive off the Pacific coast each summer, following warm currents and baitfish schools 30-60+ miles offshore. Distinguished from other tunas by their extremely long pectoral fins (which extend past the anal fin), albacore have a dark blue back, silver sides, and a white belly. They are the only tuna species marketed as "white meat tuna" and are highly prized for their mild, light-colored flesh that is excellent for sushi, canning, or grilling fresh.
Scientific name: Thunnus alalunga
Albacore Tuna Seasonal Calendar — Florence
Month-by-month availability for albacore tuna in Florence, OR.
How to Catch Albacore Tuna in Florence
Techniques & Bait
Trolling cedar plugs, feather jigs, and Rapalas at 6-8 knots to locate schools, then switching to stop-and-chum with live anchovies or bait chunks is the classic West Coast albacore technique. Once a school is located, casting swimbaits, iron jigs (Salas, Tady), or fly fishing with heavy streamers into the feeding fish produces fast action. "Run and gun" — trolling between temperature breaks until fish are found, then stopping to fish with bait — is the most efficient approach.
Recommended Tackle
Trolling: 6-7 ft medium-heavy rod, 30-40 lb line, conventional reel. Bait fishing: 7-8 ft medium rod, spinning or conventional reel, 20-30 lb mono or 40 lb braid, 25-30 lb fluorocarbon leader. Fly: 10-12 weight rod, fast-sinking line, large Deceiver or Popper patterns. Albacore make long, fast runs — reel capacity and drag quality matter.
Best Deep Sea Fishing Fishing Spots in Florence
Top spots where local captains target albacore tuna and other deep sea fishing species.
Heceta Bank (Florence)
Heceta Bank is one of the most productive offshore fishing grounds on the Pacific coast, a vast underwater plateau roughly 25 miles from Florence where Pacific halibut, lingcod, sablefish, and rockfish concentrate in enormous numbers. Florence's proximity makes it a strategic port for this world-class destination.
Florence Canyon
The submarine canyon offshore of Florence channels deep, nutrient-rich water close to the coast, creating upwelling that attracts Chinook salmon during their coastal migration. Trolling the canyon edges produces quality salmon from spring through fall.
Tuna Alley (Florence)
The warm-water boundaries 30 to 50 miles offshore of Florence attract albacore tuna during their late-summer migration into Oregon waters. Florence charter boats run offshore to intercept the tuna along temperature breaks for exciting pelagic fishing.
The Fingers (Florence)
The Fingers are a series of rocky ridges on the outer continental shelf offshore of Florence where lingcod, halibut, and deepwater rockfish concentrate over hard bottom in 300 to 600 feet. Full-day trips from Florence produce quality bottom-fishing on these remote structures.
Other Species in Florence
More fish you can target while visiting Florence.
Albacore Tuna Fishing in Florence — FAQ
Albacore Tuna fishing in Florence is productive during August, September.
Albacore Tuna fishing charters in Florence are typically deep sea fishing trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
Trolling cedar plugs, feather jigs, and Rapalas at 6-8 knots to locate schools, then switching to stop-and-chum with live anchovies or bait chunks is the classic West Coast albacore technique. Once a school is located, casting swimbaits, iron jigs (Salas, Tady), or fly fishing with heavy streamers into the feeding fish produces fast action. "Run and gun" — trolling between temperature breaks until fish are found, then stopping to fish with bait — is the most efficient approach.
No — when you book a charter in Florence, your captain provides all required Oregon fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Albacore Tuna regulations in Oregon include minimum size limits and bag limits that vary by season. Your captain will know the current regulations and ensure compliance.
While targeting Albacore Tuna in Florence, you may also catch Rockfish, Lingcod, Chinook Salmon, Dungeness Crab, Pacific Halibut. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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