Tuna Fishing Fuel Consumption per day

[Tips Up]

I know there are a ton of variables but looking for some averages here. Different boats, motors, cruising speeds... Some guys run out early am while others leave in the dark and take their time...
What is your average fuel bill for a 1 day tuna trip out of Bamfield/ Ukee 50-60 miles out.

Thanks!

 

[Aces]

Based on the number of liters I used to burn on a typical trip (350 liters) it would be $700 plus. Cheaper to buy them now

 

[Captain PartyMarty]

Yep last three trips 400Liters $800 buck at least. this year we where up to 57 miles offshore

 

[CBsqrd]

Based on the number of liters I used to burn on a typical trip (350 liters) it would be $700 plus. Cheaper to buy them now

Depends on how many you are catching in a day . Saw whole undressed tuna advertised at $7/lb off the boat in Steveston last week. At 15 lbs average per fish (what we averaged last year), that's about 7 fish to "break even". But we all know fuel isn't the only cost and it would always be cheaper to buy from the store, but that's now why we do it.

We ran 60 miles out from Barkley last week. Two hour run out and back at 30 mph burning 25 g/hr, plus trolling works out to around 400 litres.

 

[Aces]

Depends on how many you are catching in a day . Saw whole undressed tuna advertised at $7/lb off the boat in Steveston last week. At 15 lbs average per fish (what we averaged last year), that's about 7 fish to "break even". But we all know fuel isn't the only cost and it would always be cheaper to buy from the store, but that's now why we do it.

We ran 60 miles out from Barkley last week. Two hour run out and back at 30 mph burning 25 g/hr, plus trolling works out to around 400 litres.

I also factor in the maintenance costs on the hours the motors are running ( $45/hr) = another $450 in costs. I bought tuna for $4/lb off a boat in Port Alberni last year

Some years ago we were consistantly loading up at the Clayoquot canyon drop off @ 27 miles so the cost per tuna was really great

 

[Tips Up]

Never to do the math of pounds to dollars when talking fishing or hunting. That is not what it is all about. I paid good $ for 3 tuna on a trip this year and no regrets. I could buy some pretty nice steaks with my hunting budget but the days hiking, quading and getting out there is priceless. Planning now on how to feed this new addiction. So curious how much fuel costs vary from boat to boat and running out fast vs slow... Interesting so far.

 

[Aces]

Never to do the math of pounds to dollars when talking fishing or hunting. That is not what it is all about. I paid good $ for 3 tuna on a trip this year and no regrets. I could buy some pretty nice steaks with my hunting budget but the days hiking, quading and getting out there is priceless. Planning now on how to feed this new addiction. So curious how much fuel costs vary from boat to boat and running out fast vs slow... Interesting so far.

I used to think that but a few skunks changed my mind

 

[Capt_Ed]

24' pursuit, 300 Yami , 45 miles off Winter harbour. Left Port Alice at 5:30 back 12hrs later . Just under 300 litres. $1.87 a Litre.

 

[redman210]

Twin Yammy 200's..... 55 miles out of WH....running about 35-40 miles and hour, leave at 6-7 AM... back by 2 PM... 30 or so Tuna on board.... 600 bucks. Again... Priceless good times however.

 

[cby]

So its Expensive and Priceless at the same time. That's fishing. Great Thread.

 

[Saxe Point]

Some steelheaders pay huge money solely for the hope of catching one they will happily release. That’s true appreciation of the experience of fishing.

 

[Explorer682]

Yep last three trips 400Liters $800 buck at least. this year we where up to 57 miles offshore

24' pursuit, 300 Yami , 45 miles off Winter harbour. Left Port Alice at 5:30 back 12hrs later . Just under 300 litres. $1.87 a Litre.

Where the heck did you find gas on the island for $1.87 L !

 

[kaelc]

Where the heck did you find gas on the island for $1.87 L !

Early summer co-op mid grade I still tell myself 1/4 of what is left in my tank is the cheap stuff but I probably burned it long ago

 

[Aces]

Early summer co-op mid grade I still tell myself 1/4 of what is left in my tank is the cheap stuff but I probably burned it long ago

Long gone

 

[Flashman]

100 miles round trip plus 4-5 hours of trolling, probably runs me 30 gallons. Around $250-300 depending on fuel prices.

 

[Rain City]

Don't forget processing as well

 

[Tips Up]

100 miles round trip plus 4-5 hours of trolling, probably runs me 30 gallons. Around $250-300 depending on fuel prices.

That’s awesome. Crazy. But awesome. Where do you fish out of?

 

[kaelc]

Don't forget processing as well

Next thing you are going to include my diesel towing to Uke, shhhhh this is boat math.

 

[Flashman]

That’s awesome. Crazy. But awesome. Where do you fish out of?

Winter Harbour

 

[Capt_Ed]

Where the heck did you find gas on the island for $1.87 L !

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