Sailfish fishing

Sailfish (Istiophorus) are one the most wanted fish in the sport fishing world. This magnificent fighter usually feeds during day time on fish, octopuses and squids. Sailfish are mainly caught trolling with artificial lures or with dead bait (bonito, mackerel...) and also fly fishing!

Known for their characteristic high dorsal fins, they inhabit tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Indian ocean. Sailfish are found offshore and over deeper reefs. They generally stay near the surface of the water, where temperatures are warmer and migrate following warmer water currents.

Often described as the fastest fish in the sea, sailfish can weigh up to 90 kg (200 pounds) and grow up to 3 m (9.7 ft) in length.

Sailfish fishing

Top Sailfish Fishing destinations

Sailfish inhabit tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Indian ocean. Popular sailfishing spots include Florida, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Senegal and Australia for example.

Sailfish are found offshore and over deeper reefs. They generally stay near the surface searching for warmer water.

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Best Sailfish Fishing Charters

Mahi Dreamer

Mazatlan

26,00 ft 26,00 ft 4
From $200
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Walkabout Luxury Catamaran

Nungwi, Zanzibar

50,00 ft 50,00 ft 10
From $1300
Deposit non-refundable

Mrion

Vaiare Moorea, Moorea

22,00 ft 22,00 ft 3
From $750
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice

El Patrón

Cancun

46,00 ft 46,00 ft 10
From $1250
Deposit non-refundable

Sampei

Sal Rei, Boavista

17,00 ft 17,00 ft 2
From $281
Deposit non-refundable

Lilly-M

Isla De Las Mujeres, Isla Mujeres

36,00 ft 36,00 ft 4
From $480
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Isabella

Cancun

29,00 ft 29,00 ft 6
From $380
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Viviendo El Sueño

Cabo San Lucas

58,00 ft 58,00 ft 10
From $2599
Deposit non-refundable

Scandalous

Isla Parida

22,97 ft 22,97 ft 3
From $2175
Deposit non-refundable