Helen H Offshore runs offshore tuna fishing trips out of Hyannis Harbor on Cape Cod aboard the F/V Helen H and F/V Nantucket Sound. Cape Cod tuna fishing trips run from July through October, targeting yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna, longfin tuna, mahi-mahi, and swordfish at the offshore canyons. With trip options ranging from 22 hours to 3 full days, Helen H offers some of the most comprehensive offshore tuna fishing experiences available on Cape Cod.
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On Helen H Offshore tuna fishing trips, you can expect to catch yellowfin tuna, bigeye tuna, longfin tuna, mahi-mahi (also known as dolphin), and swordfish. These species are targeted at the offshore canyons during the fishing season from July through October.
Helen H Offshore offers several trip options ranging from 22 hours up to 3 full days. Trip choices include a 22-hour low-capacity tuna trip aboard F/V Nantucket Sound, 2-day ultra limited trips, 2-day extended trips, and 3-day ultra limited trips aboard F/V Helen H. All provide extensive fishing opportunities offshore at the canyons.
The 2-day and 3-day ultra limited tuna trips aboard the F/V Helen H are limited to 28 passengers, ensuring a comfortable fishing experience. The new 22-hour tuna trip aboard the F/V Nantucket Sound has a lower capacity of 14 passengers, offering a more intimate setting for anglers.
Departure and return times vary by trip. For example, the 2-day ultra limited F/V Helen H trip departs at 7 AM and returns around 3 PM the second day, the 22-hour F/V Nantucket Sound trip departs at 10 PM returning around 8 PM the next day, while the 3-day trip departs 7 AM returning around 4 PM the third day. Extended 2-day trips leave at midnight returning about 4 PM.
Fishing rods are not included in the trip fares but can be rented onboard. Shimano rod and reel rentals are available at $40 for the F/V Helen H 2-day and 3-day trips and $20 for the F/V Nantucket Sound 22-hour trip. This service is convenient for anglers who do not have their own equipment.
The fishing trips utilize both trolling during the day and bait fishing or jigging at night to maximize catch opportunities. This combination targets various species such as tuna and swordfish effectively over the course of multi-day trips at the offshore canyons.
Helen H Offshore tuna fishing trips operate from July through October. This season targets prime offshore tuna species and other gamefish when they are most abundant around the Cape Cod offshore canyons, providing an excellent fishing experience.