Active on the island: 8 road closures (8 total)See details →

Framboise Sport Fishing Charters

Tuna and groundfish charters

tour· Framboise, NS · $$$$ · ★ 5.00 (11 reviews)

Tuna and groundfish charters out of Framboise on the southeast coast — the unsung side of Cape Breton, with serious offshore action and almost no crowds. The captains here are commercial fishermen who run charters when the season allows.

What to expect

  • Half-day and full-day charters for cod, mackerel, and giant bluefin tuna
  • Working boats — comfortable but not luxury
  • All gear provided; bring food, water, and sunblock
  • Quiet shoreline you'll have largely to yourself

Don't miss

  • Catch-and-release tuna trips, late summer through fall
  • Fresh cod jigging — kid-friendly and fast
  • The drive down to Framboise itself, a coastline most visitors miss

Good to know

  • Weather-dependent — flexibility helps
  • Charters fill fast for tuna season
  • Cell service patchy along the coast
  • Cash often preferred; ask in advance

Pair it with

  • A swim at Belle Côte or Point Michaud beach
  • A stop at the Fortress of Louisbourg on the drive back
  • Dinner at the Grubstake or Beggar's Banquet
Have you been here?

Share a star rating, a quick note, and a photo or two to help future travellers.

Sign in to write a review

Visitor photos

Sign in to add a photo

Loading photos…

You might also like

Around Cape Breton

More news →
PNI Atlantic News · Oct 9, 2026
Ten years after Floodsgiving, massive rainstorms still keep Cape Bretoners on high alert

A decade after Floodsgiving, Cape Bretoners remain vigilant as severe rainstorms continue to pose risks to the region.

PNI Atlantic News · Oct 6, 2026
URBANIAK: Could Nova Scotia host certified places for peace?

Nova Scotia is being considered as a potential location for certified peaceful spaces that could benefit communities and visitors alike.

PNI Atlantic News · Oct 30, 2026
QMJHL eyes higher-than-average number of first-round picks for NHL draft