Albacore Tuna Fishing Out of Westport: Runs and Timing
When albacore show off Westport, how far the fleet runs past the Grays Harbor Bar, and the troll-and-stop pattern local boats use. Includes the landmarks on the run west and the charters that fish them.
By Breakpoint Team
Albacore Tuna Fishing Out of Trinidad: Where Boats Run
A port-level look at Trinidad albacore for private boaters, covering timing, the offshore zone north of town, local landmarks and how a temperature break with good chlorophyll is read before the run.
By Breakpoint Team
Albacore Tuna Fishing Out of Shelter Cove, California
Where Shelter Cove boats run for albacore, the local names you hear on the radio, and how the fishery works: run to the break, then fish it. Includes the buoy to check and where the rules live.
By Breakpoint Team
Albacore Tuna Fishing Out of Sekiu: Runs, Months, Grounds
Sekiu is an occasional albacore port, fished by independent boats when conditions allow. Here are the months, the 40 to 100 mile run, buoy 46087 and the nearshore structure near Clallam Bay.
By Breakpoint Team
Albacore Tuna Fishing Out of Port Orford: Months and Runs
August and September peak on the Port Orford co-op calendar, and Oregon-wide runs reach 20 to 50 nautical miles. Here are the timing, landmarks, methods and rule pointers for this southern Oregon port.
By Breakpoint Team
Albacore Tuna Fishing Out of Pacific City, Oregon
A fuel-dock briefing for owner-operators new to Pacific City: summer timing, the cape landmarks that frame the departure, the long pre-dawn dory day, and who works this offshore fishery.
By Breakpoint Team
Albacore Tuna Fishing Out of Newport, Oregon
When albacore show off Yaquina Bay, how far the Newport fleet runs to find warm blue water, and how local operators set up their trips.
By Breakpoint Team
Albacore Tuna Fishing Out of Neah Bay: Range and Grounds
Warm-water years decide whether albacore come within reach of Neah Bay. This brief lays out the two sourced run distances, the banks and rocks to mark on the way out, and how the fish are worked locally.
By Breakpoint Team
Albacore Tuna Fishing Out of La Push: When, Where, How
WDFW says boats chase tuna out of La Push only when weather and water allow. Here are the three operators' season windows side by side, the named grounds off the Quillayute River mouth, and the local troll and cast methods.
By Breakpoint Team
Albacore Tuna Fishing Out of Ilwaco: Season, Boats, Methods
What Ilwaco's own tuna fleet publishes about albacore: the July to October windows, offshore runs near Astoria Canyon, live bait and overnight trips, and the boats that fish them.
By Breakpoint Team