Washington Tuna Charters, operating as All Rivers & Saltwater Charters, runs one-day, live-bait albacore tuna trips out of Westport, Washington, led by Captain Mark Coleman. The fleet consists of one 42-foot Defiance Pilothouse and three 29-foot Defiance Pilothouse boats, all built for the demanding, fast-paced style of Express tuna fishing that has become the operation’s specialty.
Trips depart at sunrise and run about 10 hours dock to dock, standard load carrying six anglers per boat, with limited and ultra-limited load options available for groups wanting more room per angler. Parties of any size up to 24 total can be accommodated across the full four-boat fleet, with remaining seats filled to complete each boat. The 42-foot Defiance features triple outboards, suspension seating, a full-size head, and a SEAKEEPER gyro-stabilizer that significantly reduces seasickness and keeps the ride stable even in rougher conditions, while the 29-foot boats run twin outboards with bench seating.
Every trip includes a full complement of Raymarine electronics, reliable four-stroke outboards ranging from 450 to 900 horsepower, enough live bait to trigger an albacore frenzy, over 400 pounds of flake ice to chill more than 1,000 pounds of tuna, premium Okuma lever drag reels and rods, offshore auto or manual inflating life vests, and an EPIRB for emergency positioning. Fishing licenses are included for full parties of six, and the captain and deckhand are licensed, insured, and experienced with the physical demands of tuna fishing.
Pricing runs $595 per angler on the 42-foot boat (6-angler standard load), $495 per angler on the 29-foot boats at standard 6-angler load, $560 per angler for a limited load of 5, or $650 per angler for an ultra-limited load of 4, all including 9% state sales tax. Booking three boats with one deposit gets the party leader’s own trip free. Tuna filleting runs $5 per fish, and a 15-20% gratuity split between captain and deckhand is customary.
Because these are physically demanding trips requiring coordinated movement on a moving deck while fighting powerful fish, the business advises that anglers be capable of lifting over 50 pounds repeatedly and free of balance, spine, neck, or limb issues that would make keeping up during the trip difficult.
For anglers looking to chase albacore tuna off the Washington coast aboard a stable, well-equipped, multi-boat fleet, Washington Tuna Charters offers a dedicated, express-style Westport tuna fishing experience.
