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.

Other Fish Species similar to Sailfish

Best Sailfish Fishing Charters

Stress Reeliever

6 29,53 ft

Quepos, Quepos (C.R.)

From $ 850
Deposit non-refundable

Aquila

20 53,00 ft

Cap Malheureux, Mauritius (MAU)

From $ 589
Deposit non-refundable

Marlin Fever

6 36,00 ft

Cap Cana Marina, Punta Cana (DO)

From $ 750
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Emeraude II

5 32,81 ft

Antsiranana, Madagascar (MG)

From $ 954
Deposit non-refundable

High Zs Fishing Tours

10 34,00 ft

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (DO)

From $ 400
Deposit non-refundable

Miramar

10 36,09 ft

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (MX)

From $ 500
Deposit non-refundable

VIRPRA1

7 38,00 ft

Diana, (KEN)

From $ 20
Deposit non-refundable

Tease Me Sportfishing

8 42,00 ft

Cap Cana Marina, Punta Cana (DO)

From $ 650
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

REEL TIME

4 24,00 ft

Paje Beach, Zanzibar (TZ)

From $ 300
Deposit non-refundable