Blackfin tuna fishing out of Naples is an offshore run, and the one local charter that lists the fish runs its trips 40+ miles out. This page covers the run distance, named structure with distance and bearing where we have them, the nearest NOAA station, and who lists blackfin from this port. Ramps, passes and the rest of the port are on the Naples port page.
How far boats run for blackfin out of Naples
The one local listing for blackfin runs 40+ miles offshore, well past the nearshore reefs in the Gulf of Mexico. For when and how blackfin are fished in general, see our blackfin tuna guide.
For comparison:
- Local blackfin trips: 40+ miles offshore
- Naples Spring Black Hole: 27.5 miles out
- Baja California: 60 miles west of Naples
The 40+ mile trips
Off Her Radar’s trip listing puts blackfin tuna on its private trips that run 40+ miles offshore. The listing doesn’t name where those trips fish. They go farther than the Black Hole at 27.5 miles and stop short of Baja California at 60 miles west, so plot the distances and decide what range suits your boat.
Named grounds and structure off Naples
The sites below are named structure off Naples, not confirmed blackfin spots. The grounds fished on the 40+ mile trips are not public. Distances for The Kidd and the Black Hole come from the Collier County site list.
| Site | Type | Depth | Distance / bearing |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kidd | barge | 14 mi SSW of Naples | |
| Naples Spring Black Hole | sinkhole | 27.5 mi out | |
| Baja California | 114 ft | 60 mi west of Naples | |
| R Tower | Air Force relay tower | ||
| L Tower | Air Force relay tower | ||
| D Tower | Air Force relay tower |
Chart layers are not for navigation. For the regional picture, see the Gulf of Mexico blackfin guide (see also the Gulf of Mexico region guide).
The Kidd
The Kidd is a barge 14 miles SSW of Naples, per the Collier County site list.
Naples Spring Black Hole
The Naples Spring Black Hole is a sinkhole 27.5 miles out, per the Collier County list.
Baja California
Baja California lies in 114 ft of water, 60 miles west of Naples. It is the farthest named site here with a distance.
The Air Force towers (R, L, D)
R Tower, L Tower and D Tower are Air Force relay towers off Naples.
Reading conditions from Naples
The nearest NOAA station is NPSF1 (station 8725110), Naples, FL, at 26.132 N 81.807 W. Live observations are on the NPSF1 station page.
NPSF1 is a coastal station, so it reflects conditions at the Naples coast and not the water 40+ miles out. Use it as a starting point. Track wind, wave height and period as numbers, then check the NWS marine forecast for the offshore waters you plan to run.
Who fishes for blackfin out of Naples
Off Her Radar Fishing Charters, run by Captain Robby Trammell, is the local charter that lists blackfin tuna. Its listing puts blackfin on private trips that run 40+ miles offshore.
FAQ: blackfin tuna out of Naples
How far offshore are blackfin out of Naples?
The one local listing for blackfin tuna fishing out of Naples runs 40+ miles offshore. Baja California, the farthest named site with a distance, is 60 miles west.
What structure is near Naples?
The Kidd (barge, 14 mi SSW) and the Naples Spring Black Hole (sinkhole, 27.5 mi) both come from the Collier County site list. Baja California sits in 114 ft, 60 mi west. The R, L and D Air Force relay towers are the other named sites.
Which buoy do I check?
NOAA station NPSF1 (station 8725110) at 26.132 N 81.807 W. It reads the Naples coast, so pair it with the NWS marine forecast.
Who runs blackfin trips?
Off Her Radar Fishing Charters, with Captain Robby Trammell, lists blackfin on 40+ mile trips. For other tuna species and ports, see our tuna fishing guides.
Where do I find the rules?
FWC sets Florida rules and NOAA Fisheries sets federal Atlantic tuna rules. Check both before fishing.
