Bluefin Charter Fishing Trips

Welcome to Bluefin Charters, the premier fishing charter and boat tour agency in Ilfracombe, owned and operated by John Barbeary. With our year-round operation and excellent reputation, we are the preferred choice for locals and visitors alike.

We offer a range of fishing trips and cruises to cater to every interest and skill level. Our options include 1. 5-hour, 2-hour, 4-hour, and 8-hour deep-sea fishing trips, as well as scenic cruises around the Bristol Channel and Lundy Island. Our boat is equipped with an onboard toilet and undercover seating, providing comfort for our passengers.

Bluefin Charter Fishing Trips is licenced to carry up to 12 passengers, ensuring a personalised and enjoyable experience for all.

For beginners, free tuition is available, allowing everyone to easily participate in the fishing experience. Our 5-hour mackerel fishing trips are a perfect introduction to rod and line sea fishing. All rods, tackle, and bait are provided, making it a hassle-free experience for the whole family. Not only will you have a great time, but you also have the opportunity to take home your catch for an evening BBQ.

Our 2-hour reef fishing trip is our most popular option, offering a fantastic introduction to deep-sea fishing. Common fish species that can be caught during this trip include cod, pollock, mackerel, gurnard, herring, and garfish.

The 4-hour deep-sea fishing trip is an extremely popular choice, catering to all skill levels. This trip is perfect for those looking for a more intense fishing experience with the chance to catch ray, conger, tope, bass, pollack, spurdog, cod, bull huss, and many other fish throughout the year. Bluefin Charters is the only charter vessel from Ilfracombe harbour that offers deep-sea fishing trips all year round.

For the more dedicated angler, our 8-hour trip is designed to target various species in the deeper grounds, wrecks, and reefs that cannot be reached in a shorter session. On the Bluefin, we aim to catch as many as 22 different species in one season of chartering.

In addition to fishing trips, we also offer spectacular wildlife and coastal cruises. Our half-day seal watching and wildlife safari to Lundy Island takes you to Britain's first marine nature zone. Home to over 140 grey seals, dolphins, basking sharks, sunfish, and a thriving seabird colony, including gannets, razorbills, guillemots, and puffins, this trip offers a unique opportunity to witness the beauty of nature up close. Alternatively, we offer a 3-hour Exmoor Coast Cruise to Woody Bay bird sanctuary, passing through breathtaking landmarks such as Watermouth and Combe Martin Harbours, Hangman Hills, Silver Mines, Sherracombe Waterfalls, Heddons Mouth, Lee Abbey, Lynmouth, and Castle Rock.

To book your unforgettable fishing or cruising experience with Bluefin Charters, please visit our website or contact us directly. We are located at Kiosk 1, The Pier, in Ilfracombe. Fishing trips are available all year round, and detailed information can be obtained by contacting us at 07968419897 or sending an email to jbarbeary@yahoo. Com.

At Bluefin Charter Fishing Trips, we are dedicated to providing a memorable and enjoyable experience for all our guests. Don't miss out on the opportunity to join us and create lasting memories on the beautiful waters of Ilfracombe.