The "Nova Scotia International Tuna Tournament" Website  The tournament is held every September in Halifax Nova Scotia

Come to the beautiful city of Halifax Nova Scotia to participate in a prestigious tournament and experience  a rare opportunity to catch a Giant Bluefin Tuna!

Every September in Halifax Nova Scotia, local and international competitors join private boaters along with local charters to compete in the "Nova Scotia International Tuna Tournament." Licenses for recreational tuna fishing are extremely rare, however the "NSITT" is sanctioned by both the Federal and Provincial Department of Fisheries. The "NSITT" is one of the few opportunities to fish for the elusive bluefin tuna and is the only licensed tuna tournament in Canada.
Tournament champions in the past have caught bluefin tuna in the range of 800 to 900 pounds and 8 to 9 feet in length. All fish caught in the tournament are sold to the commercial fisheries with the proceed of all sales being donated to the "IWK Health Centre" in Halifax Nova Scotia. The tournament has averaged in excess of $10,000 yearly  for the charity.
Teams from around the world compete with their own boats or charters arranged on their behalf by the tournament staff. Anglers who lack the boat, gear or knowledge to try tuna fishing can call on the expertise of our charter skippers. These charters operate seasonally in the commercial fishery and the crews are experienced at finding tuna.
The NSITT adheres to all IGFA rules and is proud to be an "IGFA" Offshore World Championship Qualifying Event. The winners of the NSITT are extended an invitation to compete in the World Fishing Championships that are held each year.
                        

"Team Old Stick" Shown with their 531 pound bluefin tuna   "Nova Scotia International Tuna Tournament"  "2009 Champions &  Sharp Cup  winners"   Winning their grand prize of $10,000.00                     "Team Reel Candy" Shown with their 464 pound bluefin tuna   "2009 2nd place winners"   Winners of a free entry for next year's tournament                         "Team Hosstyle" Shown with their 341 pound bluefin tuna   "2009 3rd place winners" Winners of a boat and yamaha motor < The 2009 "Nova Scotia International Tuna Tournament" raised a total of  $15,000.00 and since it's revival in 1998, the tournament has donated approximately $315,000.00 to the"IWK Health Center" It also provides anglers with a chance at catching a world record bluefin tuna. The current world record of 1496 lbs. was caught off Nova Scotia in 1979. The waters off Nova Scotia contain the largest concentration of giant bluefin in the world. Every year fish are still caught in the 1000 - 1200 lb range with a 1391 lb tuna in 2001.                  Click here for pictures of the 2009 awards banquet! Click on Book! For "Tuna Tournament" Photo Album!