Ralph Battista, executive chef at Luigi’s Restaurant & Gourmet Express in Johnston, and his son, Matt, took a charter trip last week with Capt. Rob Taylor of Newport Sport Fishing Charters to learn ...

Q: If I catch bluefin tuna on a charter boat, can I trade it for fishing gear? A: No. It is not legal to trade sport-caught fish for fishing gear. California Fish and Game Code (FGC) section 7121 ...

As the new year rolls in, seasoned anglers across America's coasts are gearing up for one of the ocean's most adrenaline-pumping pursuits: chasing Atlantic bluefin tuna. Starting January 1, 2026, the ...

The Pacific bluefin tuna is one of the most elusive fish found in waters off the California coast. These pelagic (open water) migrants are known for providing one of the hardest, most grueling fights ...

Michelle Bancewicz knows how to catch big tuna, period. In the fall of 2021, Field & Stream reported on a viral video showing Bancewicz catching a 9-foot tuna solo aboard her boat, aptly named the “No ...

The fishing is improving with each passing day as more and more species of fish are making their presence known, including bluefin tuna. Reports keep trickling in of fluke and sea bass, though both ...