Fishing in the Maldives

Fishing in the Maldives waters can be an adventure of a lifetime for keen fishermen and first-timers alike. The Maldivian sea is blue and deep and offers a huge different species of fishes like Tuna, Snappers, Dolphin Fish, Groupers, Emperors, Rainbow Runner, Barracuda and Trevally. In addition to these, there are also many really oceanic species of fish like Marlin, Sailfish, Dogtooth Tuna, Yellow fin tuna and Wahoo which add something extra to your undoubted dream fishing holidays experience in the Maldives...

Anglers can thrill for night fishing or big game. During the night fishing the boats stop close to the reef before the sunsets. The night fishing is the best choice to catching Emperors, Barracudas, Jacks and Groupers. Morning fishing or big game fishing involves trolling, usually outside the atolls reef frame. Head to the sea early morning improve the prospects of catching Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, Tuna, Rainbow Runner, Dolphin Fish, Barracuda and Trevally. The main fishing methods used to catch different species of fish are:

TROLLING: marlin, sail fish, yellow fin, wahoo, barracuda, dog tooth, Dorado.

POPPING: giant trevally, blue fin trevally, snappers, dog tooth.

BOTTOM: giant trevally, blue fin trevally, snappers, emperor, groupers, job fish.

JIGGING: giant trevally, blue fin trevally, snappers, emperor, groupers, job fish and dog tooth.

Big game fishing in Maldives

Big game fishing in Maldives depends on the weather condition and fishing location. To catch big game like sailfish, marlin, barracuda, yellow fin tuna, wahoo, swordfish and many other big fishes, outside the atoll morning time is suitable for fishing.

Night Fishing in Maldives

Night fishing in Maldives is the most famous type of fishing. You can catch snappers, emperors, barracuda, squirrel fish and jacks during night fishing. Amidst the sparkling breathtaking view, night fishing is a treat for fishing buffs. The government of Maldives strictly prohibits hunting of whales and dolphins and the use of harpoon guns. Though, fishing does not require expertise but one should be aware of the fishing norms in Maldives. During night fishing enjoy the rhythmic music of waves and gentle breeze amidst nature's splendor.