Barracuda fishing

The great barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda), often referred to as barracuda, is a long predator that can be found in tropical and subtropical waters where they like to patroll mangroves, reefs and drop-offs.

They are prized among sport fishers for their agressive attacks and speed, shooting through the water leaving the fishing lures in a terrible state. Barracuda are famous for their state-of-the-art biological hunting gear. They have enormous, sharp-edged teeth to kill all sorts of smaller and medium sized fish. The great barracuda have typical dark spots on their lower sides.

Record barracuda can grow to 1,5m and weigh over 45kg (100lb+)

Barracuda fishing

Top Barracuda Fishing destinations

Distributed throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Pacifico Ocean, Red Sea and the Indian Ocean (not in the Mediterranean Sea, home to the smaller European barracuda), baracuda can be found around reefs, mangroves and drop-offs at open sea. The best baracuda fishing destinations are North Carolina, Florida, California, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Madagascar, Tahiti and a long etcetera.

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Best Barracuda Fishing Charters

Solete

Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya

31,96 ft 31,96 ft 10
From $673
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Boston Whaler Outrage 25

Villasimius, Sardinia

25,59 ft 25,59 ft 4
From $702
Deposit non-refundable

Mako

San José Del Cabo, San José del Cabo

26,00 ft 26,00 ft 4
From $330
Deposit non-refundable

BZU

Calheta, Madeira

24,54 ft 24,54 ft 4
From $539
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

Fantom

Las Galletas, Tenerife

36,09 ft 36,09 ft 4
From $786
Deposit non-refundable

Mar-Quesa

La Altagracia, Punta Cana

41,00 ft 41,00 ft 8
From $600
FREE Cancellation 1 days notice

Wasabi 45 Viking Express

Playa Del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras

46,00 ft 46,00 ft 8
From $895
Deposit non-refundable

La Burra Vieja Super Panga

San José Del Cabo, San José del Cabo

26,00 ft 26,00 ft 4
From $250
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Hammer at Marina El Cid

Puerto Morelos, Riviera Maya

35,00 ft 35,00 ft 8
From $950
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice