2017 Bamfield Tuna Shootout

2017 Bamfield Tuna Shootout

September 9-16, 2017 at Mills Landing, Bamfield

Each September, the small coastal fishing village of Bamfield, BC plays host to one of Canada’s most exciting fishing events. Originating in 2011, The Bamfield Tuna Shootout is Canada’s first albacore tuna fishing derby. The event began earnestly with 3 boats and 11 anglers working together to target albacore and has since grown to nearly 50 boats and more than 200 anglers in recent years.

Registration:

Only 50 boats will be entered into the 2017 Bamfield Tuna Shootout. Register today to reserve your spot. Registration fee is $500. Please contact us via email for full details on entry.

Start & End Times

The 2017 Bamfield Tuna Shootout will begin at 6:00 am (PST) on Saturday, September 9, 201. Any fish caught before this time are not eligible for weigh-in.

The 2017 Bamfield Tuna Shootout will conclude at 4:00 pm (PST) on Saturday, September 16, 2017. All parties must be checked-in at Mills Landing at this time in order for their final weigh-in to be eligible. Check-in stations will remain open until all parties have had the opportunity to complete their final weigh-in.

Prizes

The following prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the 2017 Bamfield Tuna Shootout:

• 4-Fish Albacore Tuna Aggregate (5 prizes; values TBD)
• Largest Single Albacore Tuna (1 prize; value TBD)
• Daily Hidden Weight (1 prize/day; values TBD)
• Most Helpful Captain as voted by 2017 Bamfield Tuna Shootout participants (1 prize; value TBD)

All prizes will be awarded to the vessels, not individual fishermen. It is the responsibility of each vessel’s captain to allocate prize earnings.

Click here for the Rules.

Click here for Accommodations.

In addition to promoting the albacore fishery, The Bamfield Tuna Shootout is proud to support the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Last year we were able to donate $5000 to the organization who is leading the charge in the rebuilding of British Columbia’s wild salmon.